The New England Patriots’ chances of making the playoffs have dropped precipitously after Week 8. Since 1990, teams with 2-5 records have made the playoffs 4.9% (seven teams of 144 teams) of the time. Those are the odds the Patriots face after losing 24-21 to the Buffalo Bills.
And yet a former Patriot isn’t counting out his team. Retired cornerback Darius Butler explained why he still thinks New England has a shot at making the playoffs in 2020.
The season isn’t over — not yet. Butler seems to abide by the “Trust in Belichick” philosophy.