NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Sit Entering Week 13?
By Peter Panacy
The Patriots almost had us fooled visiting the Jets in Week 12. It took two fourth-quarter field goals to ensure quarterback Tom Brady and Co. weren’t upset by the lowly Jets on Sunday.
Of course, Brady was without tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) for the contest. So that played a significant role. And it isn’t as if the future Hall-of-Famer wasn’t without options either. Brady tossed for 286 yards and two touchdowns against New York. What else should one expect? He makes it look easy.
Here’s a weird stat though — New England was only 4-of-14 on third downs, which doesn’t seem very New England-like. Especially against the Jets.
The Patriots are still top dogs in the AFC, even if the Raiders might be wanting a grudge match from the conference championship well over a decade ago.