The 3-2 Patriots might look vulnerable through the first month thanks to Bill Belichick’s attempt to win football games without a defense. In some ways, it’s mind boggling given the dire forecast about a team that was supposed to Suck for Sam (Darnold). In other ways, anything was possible given this pillowy soft part of the schedule. Alas, Tom Brady is slightly better than the dynamic duo of Kizer and Hogan.
Make no mistake: The Patriots aren’t world beaters. I’m still searching for visual evidence that New England’s defense actually exists.
It’s foolish, however, for anyone to overlook the reigning champs, especially a team that The Hoodie despises to core. The Jets might have exceeded expectations to this point, but the true barometer will be the same organization that has been a perpetual pain in their posterior.
Are the Jets actually more than just some tease?
"We haven't done anything," said Bowles. "We have won three games. By no means were we perfect. We have to play a lot better to beat [New England] or anyone else. We are finding ways to pull games out, so that is a plus."
That will all change if they beat the Evil Empire.
