In the past, the New England Patriots have lived by the notion that the football season doesn't truly begin until after Thanksgiving.
For two weeks following Turkey Day, the Patriots played some of their worst football. On Sunday against the Houston Texans, though, they got back on track with a 27-6 win in Week 14. It's the first time the Patriots have won a game by more than one possession since Week 9 against the Washington Redskins.
The Patriots have to continue playing their best football down the stretch, especially with the No.