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ESPN surveyed NFL executives, coaches and scouts to rank the league’s top defensive tackles entering the 2026 season, and Milton Williams came in at No. 9.

After signing with New England, Williams quickly proved he was worth the investment, finishing third among all interior defensive linemen in pressure rate (9.6%) despite playing only 12 games.

He also led Patriots defensive linemen in both pass rush win rate and run stop win rate, establishing himself as the anchor of New England’s defensive front.

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The Patriots offense looks different heading into the season, and they have assembled a core that can put up serious numbers.

By landing A.J. Brown, the front office has given Drake Maye a top-tier target required to elevate a passing game.

Brown demands defensive attention on every single snap, which completely opens up the field for the rest of the playmakers in this system.

Hunter Henry becomes an even bigger threat down the seam with room to operate across the middle.

While the duo of Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson gives the Patriots a versatile backfield.

With an established WR1, a reliable tight end, and a dynamic running game all in place, Maye has a complete set of tools to lead a highly productive unit.

Tom Brady accounting for half of the most dominant statistical Super Bowl runs in NFL history—three in New England and one with Tampa Bay—proves his unmatched peak greatness. 🐐🏈