The New England Patriots are on fire right now. The team has ridden a six-game win streak to a 7-2 record, which is tied with the Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos for the top mark in the league. As a result, they are leading the pack in the AFC East, which has them holding the No. 3 seed in the AFC playoff picture currently.

Much has been made of the Patriots’ return to prominence, and one of the biggest topics of discussion has been the team’s easy slate of opponents . To this point, New England has played the easiest schedule in the league, which some people believe is the main reason for the team’s 7-2 start.

It may seem like things are set to balance out for the team in the second half of the season, but that actually isn’t the case. Through nine games, the Pats have played

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