Throughout the Patriots' 10-game win streak, it was clear that they had figured out the formula to be a competitive team much earlier than anyone anticipated, and a big reason for that was the developing relationship between OC Josh McDaniels and QB Drake Maye.
We saw the rise of rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, who looks like he might have stolen the starting job already, the growing importance of Hunter Henry on the field, and the benefits of signing Stefon Diggs, despite every other team in the league not wanting to take the risk.
The veteran receiver proved he hadn't missed a beat since recovering from his ACL injury, and put together back-to-back 100-yard games midseason, and recorded another in Week 11 against the Jets.