For just the third time in franchise history, the Patriots are off to an 8-0 start. In averaging 31.3 points per game while allowing just 7.6, they have not faced much resistance in the first half of the season. But that will likely change in the next five games, when the Patriots take on the Baltimore Ravens, Philadelphia Eagles, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs.
Four of the five opponents are above .500, with the Eagles the exception at 4-4. All five are in contention for the playoffs. The Ravens (5-2), Cowboys (4-3), and Chiefs (5-3) are in first place in their respective divisions, while Texans (5-3) and Eagles are in second place.