I haven't heard this take yet on the undefeated season, so here goes....
It seems a lot more likely that the Pats finish up the (remaining) regular season 5-0 than going 3-0 in the postseason (against obviously better opponents).
If we go 16-0 but lose in the playoffs, how will history look at that? I don't really care: a Super Bowl is the only goal that matters. But will the media use the words "undefeated season" in future years in such a case?
It seems a lot more likely that the Pats finish up the (remaining) regular season 5-0 than going 3-0 in the postseason (against obviously better opponents).
If we go 16-0 but lose in the playoffs, how will history look at that? I don't really care: a Super Bowl is the only goal that matters. But will the media use the words "undefeated season" in future years in such a case?