The New England Patriots entered Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season riding high, with a 5-2 record that put them in first place in the AFC East. New England fans were starting to make the case that second-year passer Drake Maye was worthy of MVP consideration, and fans of other teams were beginning to wonder if the Patriots were indeed back.
However, in some other corners, there was a degree of healthy skepticism. After all, New England’s two losses were to the Raiders in Week 1 and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 3. One-score wins over New Orleans and Miami, coupled with victories over the Panthers and the Titans,
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