Welcome to Season 13, Episode 11 of the Unconventional Preview, a serious yet lighthearted, nostalgia-tinted look at the Patriots’ weekly matchup . . .
Given that they have won three of 10 games this season, the vibes for the Patriots are remarkably positive. And you know what? They should be.
The Patriots have won two of three, with victories over the Jets (always a satisfying victim) and Bears (hapless beyond belief) sandwiched around an overtime loss to the Titans (should have had that one, too).
Better yet, even beyond the much-needed victories, the real cause for present and future optimism is the performance of rookie quarterback Drake Maye.