FOXBOROUGH — With a month left in the season, the 3-10 Patriots have nothing to play for in the standings.
Jerod Mayo’s team has already been mathematically eliminated from postseason play and they’re guaranteed their third straight losing season. In his ninth NFL year, Austin Hooper has seen all sorts of Decembers play out. No matter the standings, the veteran tight end believes everyone on New England’s roster needs to answer a blunt question over the final month of the season.
“Every game, you’re not just being watched by this team.