The New England Patriots are playing good football again, which is not something that you could've said a few weeks ago.Pessimists will say that the schedule is just a bit softer at the moment and that's why they’ve won.
An optimist would say that the team has finally found the rhythm they are looking for.I don’t like to live too much on either side; I prefer to live as a realist as much as possible.
The team has a solid defense, and their quarterback looks better.Jan 5, 2025; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to throw against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Gillette Stadium.(Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images)Drake Maye struggled in his first few weeks this season.
He threw a costly interception in Week 1 that sealed the win for the Seahawks.The Patriots were within field goal range at the time and probably could’ve kicked it to send the game into overtime.
It was a fair attempt from Maye to at least try and win the game, but it was also his third interception of the season.He has seven of them for the year.
Through three games, he had one touchdown pass and six interceptions.Since then, he's had 10 touchdowns and just one interception.
Whatever change he made seems to have worked.NFL WEEK 6 SUNDAY TAKEAWAYS: GIANTS HAVE A NEW QB1, BILLS KEEP ROLLING AND SHANE STEICHEN IS ON THE HOT SEATThe Chicago Bears got their quarterback back last week, and the offense instantly improved.Caleb Williams has looked great under center this season and continues to make this a dynamic passing attack.
Williams got hurt in his second game of the season, pulling his hamstring in dramatic fashion.The team was able to sustain his absence, though.
The Bears went 2-1 without Williams under center.They beat the Eagles and Jets with Case Keenum and Tyson Bagent before losing to the Packers.Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears looks to pass during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Dec.
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