For the past two decades New England would use their December games to get ready for what they hope would be a lengthy postseason run, but in 2023 the Patriots (2-10) are preparing for an offseason of big changes and a potential #1 draft pick as they head into week 14. New England’s struggles have mainly been on offense, something the Steelers definitely can relate to. Pittsburgh (7-5) keeps finding a way to win though, something they’ll hope to continue on Thursday night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would benefit the Patriots to lose this game, as at 2-10 they currently hold what would be the #2 pick in a very QB heavy draft<\/a>. New England definitely needs to make a move at the quarterback position, as it’s become evident that Mac Jones<\/strong> (10 TD, 12 INTs) nor Bailey Zappe<\/strong> (50% completion rate) are the answer there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n New England has lost five games in a row, a trend that Pittsburgh hopes continues as the Steelers are right in the thick of things in the AFC wild card race as the current #5 seed. Mike Tomlin’s<\/strong> crew is coming off a stunning 24-10 home loss to Arizona as -6 point favorites so they are reeling a bit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n