MANCHESTER, N.H. —

The New England Patriots are in the middle of a remarkable turnaround, riding an eight-game winning streak, leading the AFC East and holding the best record in the NFL.

Second-year quarterback Drake Maye is leading the MVP conversation, leaving fans across the country wondering how the team managed such a comeback.

To get back to the top, New England first hit rock bottom. The Patriots posted back-to-back four-win seasons, earning consecutive top-five draft picks.

The start of this season mirrored 2024, with the offense managing just 13 points in a season-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.

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The Patriots then turned the ball over five times in a defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers,

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