The national media is starting to believe in the New England Patriots as a legitimate Super Bowl contender , even if oddsmakers aren't totally there yet.

The Patriots improved their record to an NFL-best 11-2 with an impressive 33-15 win over the New York Giants to close out Week 13 on "Monday Night Football."

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New England has won 10 games in a row, the longest active streak in the league. They have scored at least 23 points and allowed fewer than 23 points over that entire win streak -- something that's never been done before.

Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is the betting favorite to win league MVP after completing 24 of 31 pass attempts for 282 yards and two beautifully thrown touchdowns versus the Giants.

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