As the Patriots prepare for their Week 7 matchup against the Titans on Sunday, several factors could change the trajectory of their season. The most prominent was the Bills' loss to the Falcons on Monday Night Football, which pushes New England into first place in the division for the first time in years.
They are now flirting with playoff contention, not even halfway through the season, and that has many looking ahead to what they could realistically accomplish during Mike Vrabel's first season as the head coach. That's especially true with the trade deadline right around the corner, and the Patriots have already made some moves, none of which are all that exciting, however.