The New England Patriots finally got back in the win column with a 27-6 win over the Houston Texans Sunday night.
Wait. Finally? Is that the right word? A two-game losing streak in New England is discussed with the same grave undertones as losing streaks twice as long in other football cities. Patriots fans have it good. Suffering back-to-back losses is a sky-is-falling scenario in New England. Anywhere else, it's par for the course.
So, the Patriots' march to an undefeated season is officially over, but the path to postseason glory is still paved and straight.