The Patriots finally snapped their five-game losing streak on Thursday night with an upset win over the Steelers.
It was a much-needed response for a Patriots team that has been mired near the basement of the AFC for most of the 2023 season.
But for some Patriots fans, Thursday’s win on the road might have been a pyrrhic victory — especially for those who have kept their eyes glued to all things related to the 2024 NFL Draft.
If the 3-10 Patriots want to reassert themselves as one of the top powers in the AFC in the coming years, landing a prized QB prospect like Caleb Williams or Drake Maye could accelerate those plans in record time.