Check out what the 'experts' are saying about the Patriots after Week 13.
Heading into Week 14 last year the Patriots were 9-3, coming off a loss (to Green Bay) and on the road to play an 8-4 San Diego team that was still in the hunt for a playoff spot. Denver (9-3) and Cincy (8-3-1) were in hot pursuit and a host of AFC teams were within a game or two of New England.
This year, at the start of the final quarter of the season, the Patriots sit at 10-2, coming off two losses, and heading on the road to play a Texans team that is still in the hunt for a playoff spot.