So much has happened since the Patriots proved they are still the best team in the AFC.
So, so much.
But as the offseason begins to rev up, it’s worth taking a peek around the rest of the conference at the rivals lining up to knock the Pats from their perch and reach Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.
For as distressing as the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles was for the Patriots two weeks ago, they are still set up to make another serious run at Super Bowl title No. 6. Wide receiver Julian Edelman and linebacker Dont’a Hightower should return from major injuries.