The eighth Sunday of the NFL’s 2021 season has arrived, and there is a lot going on around the New England Patriots and the rest of the league. Let’s use this forum right here to go through some of the stories that have emerged over the last few days: time for our Sunday Patriots Notes.
1. Mac Jones’ career is off to an encouraging start. The Patriots and their fans can feel good about first-round rookie quarterback Mac Jones seven games into his NFL career. The 15th overall selection in this year’s draft may have only led the team to three victories so far, but he has repeatedly showcased the skills that have made him one of the top passers to enter the league this year — accuracy, touch and decision making, among others — and has shown some steady progress throughout.