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The Patriots are entering the gauntlet of their schedule — or are they?

By Zachary Downing

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots leads his team onto the field before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots leads his team onto the field before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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Conclusion

Instead of six tough games, it looks like New England will only really be facing three challenging teams: Baltimore, Houston, and Kansas City. The key to all three of those teams is quarterback mobility, which means that if the stellar Patriots defense can work out a consistent strategy to attack quarterback scrambles, they’ll be well set to muffle some powerful offenses.

Cleveland, Dallas, and Philadelphia were expected to be playoff-bound this year back in early September, but thanks to their lackluster seasons so far, New England shouldn’t be too afraid to face them.

The three scarier games are no guarantees, but I’d be surprised to see New England lose two of them. So far, we’re looking at one of the greatest statistical teams of the 21st century, and the Pats can hope for a realistic 15-1 finish to the season.

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Well, 14-2 is still on the table actually… a Week 16 rematch with the Bills still looks menacing. Buffalo gave New England the stiffest test of their season thus far – it will be interesting to see if they can do it again, only this time on the road at Gillette Stadium… where the Patriots haven’t lost since 2017.

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