Patriots owner Robert Kraft realized this in 1994 around the time that he bought the franchise. The Buffalo Bills were at the height of their powers back then, and their success convinced Kraft that building a dome in Foxborough would not be the right move. There are 11 franchises who currently play in domed stadiums.

Stefon Diggs and the New England Patriots will play for the AFC title on Sunday. On Tuesday, team owner Robert Kraft made an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub radio show.

Drake Maye is only in his second professional season, but Robert Kraft already sees “a lot of similarities” between the 23-year-old and New England Patriots legend Tom Brady.

"He’s been amazing with the culture in the locker room," Robert Kraft said of Mike Vrabel ahead of the Patriots' AFC Division game against the Texans.

Massachusetts law requires sports teams to finance their own stadiums, meaning the project will be privately funded by the Kraft Group. Robert Kraft, whose fortune is estimated at $13.8bn, owns both the Patriots and the Revolution,

The New England Patriots look like a completely different team in 2025, with their second-year quarterback, Drake Maye, having suddenly thrust himself into the MVP conversation. After leading the team to a 14-3 record and an AFC East title,