The New England Patriots haven’t lost a football game since Week 3, and the singular driving force remains a topic of debate on sports radio and national talk shows.
Is it quarterback Drake Maye, who has suddenly vaulted himself into the NFL MVP conversation with the likes of Josh Allen, Patrick Mahomes, and Jonathan Taylor?
Or is it head coach Mike Vrabel, who in short order has completely changed the Patriots’ culture while reigniting one of the most passionate fan bases in sports?
The right answer is that both Maye and Vrabel have been the drivers of New England’s 6-2 start, which includes five consecutive wins entering a Week 9 home game against the Atlanta Falcons.