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With the NFL season no longer at 16 games, there's no exact midpoint in the year anymore, but nine games seems like a fair point to assess the team.
Through the first nine weeks, the New England Patriots are 2-7, are currently in fourth place in the AFC East and tied for the worst record in the league.
While Jerod Mayo's team still has a few more weeks to go until their bye (Week 14), they'll continue fighting and looking to improve in a rebuilding year.
As we assess New England's performance through their first nine games, let's hand out some midseason awards.