Patriots Power Rankings: Pats, Maye ‘a mess’ stumbling into Week 4

I'm not going to argue with the negative commentary, and there's not much anyone can say – even the optimists, that will put a stop to it. New England will continue to be the NFL's favorite punching bag until they get a win or at least improve their play. Mistake-free football, not turning the ball over, maybe score an offensive touchdown that doesn't get negated by a penalty… any of these would help.

This Sunday the Patriots head to Buffalo to take on the undefeated, division-leading Bills. The home team is favored by 6.5 points, which seems low to me. I'm in this for the season and always believe the Pats can win, right up until they show they can't. New England hasn't shown yet that they can play a clean game. Add to that the many, many injuries and I can't say with any confidence that I think they can win. Hope they do, but we'll see. I'll be happy with a good game.

14th – Vinnie Iyer (Sporting News): The Patriots' offense is missing A.J. Brown as Drake Maye keeps making critical turnovers trying to force the issue in the passing game. Those struggles are putting too much on the running game and defense to win games . [-7]