ORCHARD PARK, N.Y -- The New England Patriots are a team led by their defense.
It's been a while since that could be said decisively in the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady Era, but that's where things currently stand after a close call Sunday on the road against the Buffalo Bills in a 16-10 win. The defense (and special teams) came to the rescue with an end-zone interception on fourth down, and ultimately, a stop on the Bills' final drive.
Now at 4-0, and with a road trip to face the winless Washington Redskins on Sunday, the Patriots are anything but a finished product.