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Mark Daniels: Are the Patriots Super Bowl contenders? It's not as crazy as you think

Yahoo! Sports | November 19, 2021

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The NFL has never seen a rookie quarterback lead a team to a Super Bowl. The NFL has also never seen a first-year quarterback play behind a defense like the one the Patriots currently have. As the Patriots ride a red-hot five-game win streak into the last week of November, it’s time for the rest of the league to take notice.

Nov 18, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) celebrates after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 18, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New England Patriots cornerback J.C. Jackson (27) celebrates after an interception against the Atlanta Falcons in the second half at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The 2021 Patriots have suddenly transformed into legit contenders.

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