The New England Patriots are tied with the Denver Broncos for the best record in the AFC, less than a year after the hiring of former star linebacker Mike Vrabel as head coach.

Tom Brady didn't sugarcoat his assessment of the Patriots' path to the top. The Fox Sports analyst made it clear that New England benefited from facing the league's "easiest" opponents this season.

Led by new head coach Mike Vrabel, the Patriots hold the best record in the NFL heading into this week's slate of games. They have surprised most analysts and have shown no signs of slowing down. Vrabel's leadership has proven to be incredibly valuable.

Tom Brady showed love to New York City firefighters with a gift that carried his usual edge. On Saturday, Brady shared an Instagram story featuring a New England Patriots helmet sent to the New York City Fire Department Rescue 1.

Tom Brady had a priceless response to Druski after the latter posted a cringeworthy interaction with a Patriots fan.

The Bills are two game back of the Patriots in the division, and this is their last chance to stay alive in that race. New England wins the AFC East with a win in this game, so Buffalo will try to pull off another late comeback,

Fast forward to 2025 and the Patriots are again the talk of the NFL. New England currently holds an 11-2 record, riding a 10-game winning streak after defeating the New York Giants in Week 13, marking their strongest surge since the height of the Brady era.