Cam Newton’s fumble in the New England Patriots’ loss to the Buffalo Bills isn’t just another mistake. It signaled a massive shift in NFL lore.
The New England Patriots dropped to 2-5 in 2020, and they were deemed statistically irrelevant in the playoff picture for the first time in a regular season since 2000. It was a huge moment for Bill Belichick, not just in the scope of 2020 but also in the scope of his career. It’s a huge pivot point for the coach, whose team is reeling after the departure of Tom Brady. And while this Patriots season shouldn’t settle any debates over which person is to thank for New England’s dynasty — Brady or Belichick — it does begin a new narrative of what their careers will look like wihout the other person.
We look at that loss to the Buffalo Bills, the upcoming game against the New York Jets and the bigger picture in this week’s Patriots Wire podcast.