The Patriot's first regular-season game is just four days away.
As the Patriots prepare to open up week one, along with 31 other teams, it is time to analyze and make predictions for their fate during the upcoming season.
The general consensus is that the team will be much improved in 2021, after finishing with a disappointing 7-9 record last season. New England retooled their roster over the offseason and are expected to be a playoff team again.
With that said, here are five bold predictions for the Patriots in the 2021 season:
The Patriots will lead the NFL in sacks this season
That is certainly a bold take, but is it really something that is beyond the realms of possibility?