More than ever, the NFL is an offense-driven league. Points are being scored at a record pace. Fans are being dazzled every week by offensive buzz saws in Kansas City and Los Angeles.
If the first game of Week 5 is any indication, another buzz saw is just getting up to speed. It has a deep receiving corps with both vertical threats and chain-movers. A talented one-two punch at tailback. One of the league's most dominant tight ends.
And a five-time Super Bowl champion and three-time NFL MVP at the controls.
The New England Patriots have long had few problems with moving the ball or scoring points.