"New England Patriots COMMENTARY "That's why they pay him $60 million." FOXBOROUGH - Despite the boxes of "AFC East Champions" memorabilia that were likely shipped to Gillette Stadium this past week, Mike Vrabel recoiled at any talk of Sunday's rematch against the Bills being a trademark "hat and t-shirt" game for his team. Rather, New England's head coach set loftier expectations with his choice of words when describing the stakes involved against Buffalo."
""No, I don't use the hat and T-Shirt," Vrabel said. "We're just trying to play for the championship that we have available this week, and I think it's a great testament to our players that have put us in this position to be able to do that." A win against the Bills at a snowy Gillette Stadium would have secured New England's first AFC East crown since 2019, back when Tom Brady was commanding the offense in Foxborough."
Mike Vrabel rejected characterizing the Patriots' rematch with the Bills as a "hat and t-shirt" game and framed it as a championship opportunity. A victory in snowy Foxborough would have secured New England's first AFC East crown since 2019, ending doubts about the team's legitimacy. Divisional titles once felt inconsequential during the Brady era, but an AFC East title would erase criticism about a soft schedule and questions about opponents and MVP candidates. With longtime playoff powers now outside contention, the Patriots could solidify their standing as a serious postseason threat.
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