Former Patriots WR says there's "blood in the water" with New England right now originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com
The Patriots have been the model of consistency in the Belichick/Brady era.
Sixteen AFC East titles in 18 seasons. Sixteen seasons of 10+ wins. Eight consecutive first-round byes. Eight trips to the Super Bowl.
But New England has rarely been here, scuffling late in the season after two straight December losses and heading into Week 16 without a playoff berth already wrapped up.
Sure, it's a speed bump, but can they pull themselves out of the skid and right the ship?