The New England Patriots suffered their first loss of the 2019 NFL season, succumbing to the Baltimore Ravens, and yet the sky has not fallen. The Patriots remain 8-1, atop the AFC, and in full control of homefield advantage. They have a bye week to lick their wounds and figure out how to approach the rest of the season. And how should they approach it? What did the Ravens reveal about the Patriots defense that other teams might be able to copy? Why has the New England offense struggled so greatly for most of this year? And what's going to happen with the special teams unit? Alec and Rich give mid-season report cards, analyze the AFC playoff picture, and breakdown the Patriots-Ravens game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices