TAMPA – All year long, basically, Patriots fans have been told to quiet their enthusiasm.
The Patriots are not contenders. Drake Maye is not an MVP candidate. This is a franchise that has lost 26 games in the past two years combined. We even brought in former NFL head coach Jim Mora just to tell us “Playoffs?! You talking about playoffs?!” as all of you retreated sheepishly with your tails between your legs.
That was then. This is now.
The Patriots went down to Tampa Bay and shocked Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers, 28-23 on Sunday afternoon at Raymond James Stadium.