5 bold predictions for Patriots in 2026 season

The New England Patriots have a heap of expectations for the 2026 NFL season after losing to the Seattle Seahawks in last season’s Super Bowl. The Patriots have four new veteran stars — Romeo Doubs, Dre’Mont Jones, Kevin Byard and Alijah-Vera Tucker — as well as several talented incoming rookies including Caleb Lomu and Gabe Jacas, that New England expects to help them get back to the Super Bowl next season, and win. Shortly following the release of the Patriots’ schedule for the 2026 season, many questions exist as to how the Patriots will fare on the year from a variety of angles.

Here are five bold predictions for the Patriots next season. Romeo Doubs notches first 1,000-yard season without A. J.

Brown in town Romeo Doubs is in line to assume the role that Stefon Diggs had with the Patriots in 2025 as the team’s No. 1 receiver. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel intends to increase DeMario Douglas’ role in the offense, and Kayshon Boutte will demand more targets next season after the year that he had in 2025, in the event that he stays in New England.

Nevertheless, Doubs, who has consistently converted at least 60 percent of his targets into receptions across his four seasons in the league, has the talent to go for 1,000 yards next season with over 100 passes thrown his way. Patriots go 3-2 in primetime games next season The Patriots will play five primetime games next season. They will play their season opener on the road against the Seattle Seahawks.