The win over New England was huge for multiple reasons, but more importantly, the win actually increased the Steelers’ chances of making the playoffs. There is still work to be done, and as good as the win against the Patriots feels, it pales in comparison to this next challenge.
The bottom line is the Patriots aren’t what they used to be. Tom Brady’s age is finally starting to show a bit (proving he is actually human), Rob Gronkowski is a shell of himself, and that New England defense just doesn’t have the talent it used to have.
Fast forward one week and now you have to play the 12-2 New Orleans Saints.