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3. Bill Belichick, New England Patriots
The Patriots have started unheralded Joe Vellano and Chris Jones at defensive tackle for most of the season after injuries decimated the position. The receiver group had an almost complete overhaul, and played without Rob Gronkowski, Shane Vereen and Danny Amendola for most of the season.
New England lost their defensive leader Jerod Mayo for the season early and suffered a slew of injuries in the secondary. Tom Brady had the worst half-season of his career. Add it all up ... and the Patriots are still 9-3 and in position to be the No. 2 seed in the AFC, just like normal.