Numerous NFL pundits drew the same conclusion from the New England Patriots’ latest win: They’re back.

The Patriots, who won eight combined games over the last two seasons, jumped to 8-2 with Sunday’s 28-23 road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A team that entered the year as a trendy playoff sleeper is now garnering national attention as a legitimate title contender.

Rich Eisen, an avid New York Jets fan, joined the chorus of impressed observers when discussing New England’s Week 10 victory on his ESPN-syndicated radio show .

“The New England Patriots are not only back, but they’re one of the best teams in the National Football League,” Eisen said on Monday. “And, without question, through 10 weeks into this National Football League campaign, a highly viable Super Bowl-winning te

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