The New England Patriots could take over sole possession of first place atop the NFL standings with a win over the New York Jets on “Thursday Night Football” in Week 11.

If the Patriots win, the Denver Broncos will get their chance on Sunday to match New England at 9-2 entering Week 12, while the Indianapolis Colts are on their bye week.

Mike Jones of The Athletic wrote on Thursday morning , however, that he believes the Patriots are the only one of the three top teams that are true “contenders.”

“Perhaps no one outside of the Patriots organization could have anticipated this kind of success, but Mike Vrabel’s team finds itself holding a share of the best record in the AFC with less than two months left in the regular season. The Patriots are young, and their roster still has some wea

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