Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on September 13, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
The New England Patriots’ replenished roster has all the necessary ingredients to make a deep playoff run next season. Given their improved legion of pass catchers and revamped defense, fans would be hard-pressed to picture a scenario in which they don’t make the playoffs.
Like any team, however, New England would be misguided to bank on all of their plans being carried out without any potential stumbling blocks.