"Short-term focus was always a key piece to how the New England Patriots ruled the NFL during their 21st-century dynasty. They always looked at "the next one" and never looked past any opponent, no matter what their record was. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye appears to be embracing that mindset. The Patriots' 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills last Sunday was the team's biggest in quite a while, but it won't mean much if New England stumbles against the 1-4 New Orleans Saints on Sunday."
"The NFL is a week-to-week league and players on the bad teams get paychecks the same way the likes of Josh Allen and Jalen Hurts do, and if you let down, you're not going to like the results. Case in point? The New York Giants stuffed it to the reigning champion Philadelphia Eagles 34-17 on "Thursday Night Football." Sunday's game in New Orleans represents a chance for the Patriots to win their third straight game and match their win total from the 2024 season."
The New England Patriots historically relied on a short-term, next-game focus to sustain their 21st-century dynasty. Second-year quarterback Drake Maye is embracing that mindset after a key 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills. That win will matter only if the Patriots continue building and avoid a letdown against the 1-4 New Orleans Saints. The NFL operates week-to-week, and upsets happen regardless of paychecks or reputation, as shown by the Giants beating the Eagles. A win in New Orleans would mark three straight victories, match last season's win total and bolster playoff credibility, though flaws remain.
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