The ongoing narrative surrounding the New England Patriots this season has been all about their historically "easy" schedule, and to some, that explains why they are sitting atop the AFC with a 12-3 record. Even more prominent voices in the NFL, like First Take's Cam Newton, have expressed their distrust of what the Patriots really are, going so far as to label them "fool's gold" as they near the playoffs.
Many stated that a win over the Ravens, a game in which they were considered underdogs going into, would prove they were a much better group than they initially believed.