Welcome to the Unconventional Review, an instant reaction to standouts, stats, and story lines from the Patriots’ most recent game …
Sure, there are probably speed bumps ahead. The Patriots’ schedule, with Myles Garrett and the Browns up next, isn’t as soft as the perception. And we’re not quite sure what their margin for error actually looks like against a good team. That’s something we can only learn along the way, as this season plays out and we get a full sense of how they measure up against every level of competition.
But we can’t allow the future to distract from the wonders of the moment.