The Patriots have a good shot to reach the Lombardi this season. The Patriots have an MVP candidate in Drake Maye, who has had an average of 113.2 and a rating average, 71.9% completion rate, and 2836 yards through the air. Drake Maye has shown his athletic ability and is a standout in a QB class that is increasingly becoming one. Of the best, with 7-3 Caleb Williams and former NFC Championship competitor Jayden Daniels.

The Patriots’ Defense has been a crucial component of the team’s recent success. They have held every team they have played to under 30 points, and under 25 points after week 2. They have been stopping the run and have been locking down the secondary with Carlton Davis III and all-pro Christian Gonzalez, who has let up 0 touchdowns when he is covering, the entire season.

The Patriots have a powerful rushing defense, with a staunch defensive line and breakout pass rusher K’lavon Chaisson. The Patriots’ Depth chart is Milton Williams, Christian Barmore, K.

Hirihys Tonga, who also plays Fullback and is used to clear the offensive line for home run hitter TreVeyon Henderson, who, when he breaks out, can run 20+

The Patriots will play the Bengals in week 12. The Bengals have an all-star offense but a woeful defense. The Bengals’ offense is spearheaded by wide receivers Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase, who is suspended for spitting at Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey.

Ja’marr Chase is the more dynamic of the two, and he will be a significant loss. However, the Bengals’ defense is the fifth-worst paid in the NFL, with nearly a fifth of the sum being spent on Trey Hendrickson, the highest-paid player on the team. The Bengals also have the worst defense in the NFL, allowing an average of 418.2 yards and 33.4 points per game. The Bengals are worst in the NFL in average opposing touchdowns, in points per game, yards per game, points per play, yards per play, bottom 5 in allowing 3rd downs, red zone scoring percentage, sack rate, interceptions thrown by the offense, creating turnovers, and opposing time of possession.

The Patriots have a breakout rookie in TreVeyon Henderson, who has gone for 5 touchdowns and over 200 yards in the last 2 games, and has acquired nearly 60 fantasy points. Maye has been consistent so far and has the highest overall completion rate in the NFL.

Since the AFC has been weak recently, the Patriots have a good chance to make the Super Bowl this year.