Talking of the Patriots, they’re one among three 8-2 groups within the NFL, all AFC sides, however are they the very best?
You may choose holes in New England, Denver and Indianapolis actually for feasting on the lesser sides, with solely 5 of their mixed 24 victories coming in opposition to groups with a successful file – and a type of was the Colts beating the Broncos.
Denver beat the champion Eagles in Philadelphia and are kings of the fourth-quarter whereas Indy can trip Jonathan Taylor, however the Patriots including Sunday’s win in Tampa Bay to their primtime success in Buffalo looks as if a press release.
Their two defeats got here in new head coach Mike Vrabel’s first three video games, with seven straight wins, similar to Denver, since then – however taking down Baker Mayfield after the Bucs had a bye to organize was large.
Drake Maye’s MVP claims will not go away, and he actually deserves level for bravery after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay however hanging in there to steer his facet to victory.
The defence is stable and rookie working again TreVeyon Henderson exploded on Sunday with 147 yards and two exhilerating touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards – changing into simply the fourth ball provider to interrupt 22mph this season on his first rating.
When you can argue who ‘the very best’ is technically, the Pats needs to be favourites to complete with the very best file because of their schedule – which incorporates only one recreation in opposition to a successful staff, albeit an enormous one in opposition to Buffalo.
Visiting Baltimore can be robust, however Denver have it even harder within the AFC West with the Chiefs to play twice, the Chargers (who might additionally problem for prime seed however face the identical drawback) and likewise the Packers on the schedule.
The Colts additionally face the Chiefs, and have the Seahawks, 49ers and two video games with the 5-4 Jaguars to deal with. There is a lengthy technique to go however the door is open for a shock prime seed within the AFC.
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