Perhaps more than any other major sports league, the NFL has been largely defined by parity. The New England Patriots might be reaping the rewards of this reality following the Buffalo Bills' 24-14 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night.

The Patriots are 4-2 on the season, and now own the top spot in the AFC East for the first time since 2021. They defeated the Bills 23-20 in Week 5, and their 25-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 6 ensured that they would remain in the driver’s seat by the conclusion of the weekend.

New England quarterback Drake Maye was particularly impressive against New Orleans. The 23-year-old completed 18 of 26 passes for 261 yards and three touchdowns. The young signal caller has helped the team win three straight contests as they have matched

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