"That's what happens when your young quarterback pulls off more Josh Allen-type of feats on Josh Allen's home turf than Josh Allen does on a particular Sunday night. The national hype for Drake Maye is going to explode this week after his poised and clutch performance in prime-time, and maybe it should. It probably should. I believe fully in the kid, don't you?"
"I picked the Patriots to win nine games, and that remains a plausible outcome, though suddenly they look capable of more. I'm not sure what their expectations should be from here. Right now, all I know is that they're a heck of a lot better than they were a year ago, in virtually every way, and infinitely more fun to watch."
The New England Patriots defeated the five-time defending AFC Championship Buffalo Bills 23-20 in Buffalo. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye delivered poised, clutch play that will increase national hype. Team expectations require recalibration regarding playoff chances and AFC East contention as ascendance under Mike Vrabel and the coaching staff accelerates. The upcoming schedule is relatively manageable, which could hasten progress, though momentum may not be linear and unexpected plot twists remain possible. The team appears significantly improved versus last year, looking more capable than an earlier nine-win projection and more entertaining to watch.
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