The certainly have not looked like the New England Patriots as of late. Despite being double-digit favorites over the in Week 6, the Patriots fell, 18-12, and then were blown out on their home field by and the 33-6 this past Sunday. These two lo ses were the first games in which quarterback returned from the reserve/COVID list, and people are starting to wonder
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