COVID-19 came for the competitive fortunes of the New England Patriots, and not even Bill Belichick could overcome it.
The legendary coach certainly tried. If you can lose a game 26-10 and be heralded for a masterful game plan, then this would be it. The man is a genius, even in defeat.
New England was down eight regulars who opted out of the season and starting quarterback Cam Newton, who was placed on the COVID-19/reserve list last week. Yet, the Patriots kept it a three-point game into the middle of the fourth quarter against the reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.