After a hard-fought win over a tough Buccaneers team in Tampa Bay on Sunday, the Patriots are starting to quiet some of the discourse surrounding their 8-2 record and whether or not it’s a byproduct of a softer slate of games so far this year.
Count Tom Brady among those who believes that the Patriots are starting to validate their status as a legitimate contender in a wide-open AFC field.
The Patriots legend and current Fox broadcaster unveiled his weekly power rankings on Tuesday, handing New England the No. 3 spot — the highest-ranked club in the AFC.