The SML Patriots, are often times an after thought in this league. When have the Pats every been relevant in SML history? Over the past two plus seasons the Pats have pushed the envelope and stepped into SML Hottest Team spotlight. How are they doing it?
This season the Pats are averaging 28 points per game (2nd best) and 281.2 yards per game (3rd best) on offense. The Patriots are 9th best in the league on defense only allowing 15 points per game. While they have allowed yards the bend but don't break moniker comes to mind.
The Pats have put up huge amounts of points in some games (43 vs 28 against the Dolphins) and squeezed out tough wins againts formidable opponents (13 vs 10 against the Chargers) in others. The Pats can get it done through the air or on the ground. The Patriots also get after their opponents on defense via smothering pressure.
The Patriots have developed their team by making smart draft decisions and free agents. Toby Wilcox (96 ovr QB), Leonard Higgins (94 ovr SS), and Alvin Kamara (94 ovr HB) are just the highlights of a diverse roster that has been assembled in Foxborough. Between being a savy GM and terrific on the sticks the Patriots are poised to make a championship push. Will the Patriots step into SML royalty? Stezo has the pen in his hand to write the ending to this next statement. The 2023 Patriots are .......................... To be continued