The New England Patriots held on tight to the football — even with a torrential downpour at Gillette Stadium — and they held onto their 23-17 win against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 10.
The Patriots’ season is still alive.
Just like we all thought, right? Everyone had faith when the Patriots fell to 2-5 … right?
Somehow, Bill Belichick always seems to turn around his season. When Tom Brady was at the helm, it took Belichick as many as five games to instill a degree of competency. As the Patriots transitioned from Brady to Cam Newton — a process which the pandemic interrupted — they seemed to need more time to get their act together. But that’s what they did against the Ravens. We saw New England’s offensive identity: a mistake-free, run-heavy brand of football. And the Patriots defense might be a bend-don’t-break unit, with a knack for generating turnovers at opportune moments.
So… can they keep it up? They’re still 4-5. They have a long way to go before they make they playoffs. But for now, let’s dive into the winners and losers from this stunning upset.