Welcome to the Unconventional Review, an instant reaction to standouts, stats, and story lines from the Patriots’ most recent game …
This is said with a little bit of resignation, but mostly admiration. The Patriots – particularly their defense, and yes, their embattled genius of a coach – are too resilient and proud to permit the season to collapse around them in backward pursuit of the highest possible draft choice.
The Patriots’ 21-18 win Thursday night behind three Bailey Zappe first-half touchdown passes probably says more about the Steelers – who lost to the lowly Cardinals last week – than it does about the victors, who are now 3-10.