FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 15: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots huddles the offense in the rain against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at Gillette Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
After a tough loss to the Texans, the Patriots sit at their worst record through 10 games this century. But what are their playoff chances?
It’s been a long, long time since Patriots nation has been stringing together unlikely scenarios in their heads in an attempt to justify postseason hopes. With a 4-6 record in a fairly strong AFC East, though, a New England playoff berth seems like a pipe dream.