It's a far cry from where the Patriots were at this point last season: 3-8 after 11 games. This year, they've already clinched a winning record, which means they're guaranteed to finish above .500 for the first time since 2021.

Chris Simms and Mike Florio preview Thursday Night Football's battle in the AFC East between the New York Jets and New England Patriots, where Mike Vrabel's side are heavy 12.5-point favorites at home.