After a big upset in Chicago last week, the Patriots are turning the page to a challenging NFC tilt against the Rams at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
Before we nerd out about football, let's be romantic about football. Under head coach Jerod Mayo, New England is trying to build a winning program. We've never been pro-tanking here, and even if we were, the Patriots already have their quarterback of the future when they drafted Drake Maye following a four-win season — been there and done that.
With the quarterback secured, this season is all about laying a foundation.