On Sept. 21, the New England Patriots were 1-2 after committing five turnovers in an ugly loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

They haven't lost since.

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After thrashing the Cleveland Browns 32-13 at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, the Patriots own the second-best record in the AFC (6-2) with the second-best point differential in the entire league (+67). The caveat, of course, is that New England has enjoyed a relatively easy schedule: Five of the team's six wins this season have come against teams with losing records, and their last three opponents (New Orleans, Tennessee and Cleveland) have a combined record of 4-20.

So, the question is worth asking: Is this Patriots team the real deal, or are they just beating up on ba

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