"As the New England Patriots enter their Week 12 matchup with a 9-2 record, the doubters are rushing out to scream to the masses that they are not a credible team and will inevitably be an illegitimate threat in the playoffs. Despite how well they have played, especially Drake Maye, they're not being taken seriously this year because of their schedule, which is casting them as "fool's gold," according to analysts like Cam Newton."
"While discussing every playoff contender's chances of being a competitive team in the postseason or if they're not a serious threat, Gagnon decided the Patriots should be considered "pretenders," suggesting that their easy schedule has been the main reason they have a winning record. However, he does admit that beating the Bills and Ravens would legitimize them somewhat, but isn't very confident in that coming to fruition. Therefore, they're not a real postseason team."
The New England Patriots hold a 9-2 record entering Week 12 and face growing skepticism about their legitimacy as a postseason threat. Critics point to an easy schedule as the primary reason for the winning record and have labeled the team pretenders. Prominent commentators such as Cam Newton and Bleacher Report's Brad Gagnon amplify those critiques. Observers note that victories over stronger opponents like the Bills and Ravens would bolster credibility, but skepticism remains about the Patriots' ability to achieve those wins while the franchise completes its rebuilding process.
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