"More rest is good for MVP candidate Maye and his dinged-up offense, and also for the defense that's banged up, as well. Injuries are mounting, and as the season enters its final third, both units will be expected to carry their share of the weight. You clearly need both to be firing on all cylinders if you're going to reach the now in sight uber-objectives they can achieve."
"Bleacher Report is right that the Patriots' defense has been solid Keeping an eye on the defense makes sense; they're the other top-two spoke of the wheel of any NFL team. Yet, one thing about the 2025 Patriots that needs to be kept clearly in focus is that this team will win or lose based on Drake Maye's arm and other skills. It's the way of the NFL."
The Patriots enter a short break before Monday Night Football against the Giants, with attention on Drake Maye and the offense while the defense also merits credit. The rest benefits Maye's MVP bid and a dinged-up offense, and it aids a defense that is similarly banged up. Injuries are increasing as the season reaches its final third, requiring both offense and defense to share the workload. Both units must perform to secure the AFC East and potentially the conference's top seed after a dramatic turnaround from a 4-13 2024 season. Mike Vrabel's roster decisions accelerated the rebuild.
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