1. All of those seasons of watching Tom Brady, Bill Belichick and the Patriots clobber an overmatched opponent without a hint of remorse made us appreciate ruthless excellence when we saw it. So before we get into the assorted frustrations in the Patriots’ loss Monday night – a loss that guaranteed their first losing season since 2000, the year Belichick spent cleaning up Pete Carroll and Bobby Grier’s mess – the Bills deserve a tip of the cap. The Bills clinched the AFC East title last week; Monday, remorselessly and ruthlessly, they showed just how far the gap is between them and the Patriots right now.
Seven thoughts on the Patriots’ 38-9 loss to the Bills
