Let the overreactions fly after the New England Patriots’ 16-10 victory over the Bengals on Sunday. Just remember they are, indeed, overreactions. And no owner-given game ball will change that. So let it emphatically be said the Patriots aren’t a true playoff contender after a crazy upset over the Bengals.
First and foremost, let’s remember the offensive line. That will be our focus today, students, on how not to make the playoffs. Raise your hand if you think an NFL team can make the playoffs with a doorman-saying-welcome-to-the-ritz offensive line. Nobody? OK, on we go.