"If anyone predicted before the start of the 2025 season that the New England Patriots would be a playoff-bound team at any point, never mind heading into Week 13, there are not many people who would believe them. In fact, most projections had them missing the postseason and just barely improving their previous season record. They accomplished that by being the first team with 10 wins with their victory over the Bengals last week, and hope to improve that against the Giants on Monday Night."
"That's not exactly where they want to be, just five years after Tom Brady left the Patriots and essentially handed the division to the division. They haven't accomplished much during that time, and it's looking like their Super Bowl window is closing, especially after their social media team posts a laughable message a day before a telling matchup against the Steelers."
The New England Patriots defied preseason expectations by becoming a 10-win, playoff-bound team entering Week 13. The Patriots secured their tenth victory over the Bengals and face the Giants Monday night with a chance to clinch the AFC East for the first time since 2019. The Buffalo Bills, previously dominant in the division after Tom Brady's departure, now face the possibility of falling to a wild-card hunt. Buffalo's recent social media rooting guide drew ridicule and amplified Patriots fan reaction. The Bills must win additional games over the final month to salvage a postseason berth.
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