It was only a short few weeks ago that the debate was raging across the NFL. Had Tom Brady and Bill Belichick finally met their match? Was the Patriots dominance over the AFC East – and most of the AFC itself -- over. Had Belichick finally outsmarted himself by relying too heavily on Brady without surrounding him with much actual talent? At the time, the Patriots were 2-2 with wins over Oakland and Minnesota, a loss to division rival Miami and an absolute shellacking at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs that produced an avalanche of critics and naysayers. (A confession ... yes, that was yours truly on the Oct. 1st Sportscentre, arguing with Tim Graham that Brady was no longer an elite NFL quarterback, based on his play during the first four weeks of the season.) Since then, New England has rattled off five wins in a row, outscoring opponents by an average of more than 18 points per game. Brady has been restored to his rightful place in the football universe and Patriots once again look like a force that will be hard to stop come December and January, erasing any doubt about what kind of threat they pose to the AFC by trouncing Denver. Before Sunday, the Broncos only loss had come in overtime to Seattle, but Peyton Mannings magic disappeared in New England, as it so often does, against the Bill Belichick defence. A healthy Rob Gronkowski has made a huge difference for New England. But to average more than 40 points per game on a team that was criticized for its lack of overall talent is about as remarkable as the manner in which the Patriots have overcome other injuries over that span. The most obvious answer comes down to coaching, with Sundays win over the Broncos illustrating the two most convincing points in the case for Belichick as the greatest NFL head coach ever. First, the manner in which New England was able to declaw the Broncos offence doesnt speak to the Patriots level of talent as it does to the fact that Belichick sees something in a Manning offence that others arent able to exploit. Secondly, it illustrates a signature of Belichick teams which traditionally get better as a season rolls along. Players improve and emerge between September and December, which is exactly what we saw back in 2001 when the Patriot greatness under Belichick first emerged. In that season, Belichick took a team that had been 5-11 the previous year, overcame an 0-2 start and led it all the way to the Super Bowl with a roster that wasnt exactly full of Hall of Fame players. In fact, the only one may have been the quarterback, a sixth-round pick whom few expected much of when he started and won a game for New England in Week 3 which sparked a remarkable turnaround. The quarterback of the other team that day? None other than Peyton Manning. The same Manning whose Broncos team looked like a sure thing to return to the Super Bowl this season, before being humbled by the Patriots. The Broncos were built to make a Super Bowl run, a veteran team stacked with talent, experience and depth. No one would say that about this edition of the Patriots. But would anyone really be surprised anymore if its them, and not Denver, thats playing for the Super Bowl come February? Andre Dillard Youth Jersey . - Free agent defensive end Will Smith has signed with the New England Patriots. Randall Cunningham Eagles Jersey . The Detroit Tigers star had microfracture surgery Friday to repair the medial and lateral meniscus in his left knee. "I dont want to say it was a surprise," team president and general manager Dave Dombrowski said. http://www.eaglesrookiestore.com/Eagles-Wes-Hopkins-Jersey/. Then youve got to worry about the other up and coming teams in the two weaker divisions in the "Junior Circuit". Reggie White Jersey . Hawkins severely sprained his left ankle while making a diving catch during training camp and went on injured reserve with a designation he could return midway through the season. He was back at practice Wednesday. DeSean Jackson Youth Jersey .com) - The Winnipeg Jets got over one hurdle by snapping their longest losing streak of the season.Limato is set to test his powers over a mile for the first time in the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on May 14. Unbeaten after his first five starts, Henry Candys stable star was then runner-up to Adaay at Haydock before chasing home champion sprinter Muhaarar in the inaugural Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot.He returned from a break to win on his seven-furlong debut in Doncasters Park Stakes in September and rounded off his season when finding only Make Believe too strong in the Prix de la Foret at Longchamp the following month. Candy feels his charge has matured over the winter and is keen to find out whether a mile with his compass at the highest level.He said: I think were probably going to go straight for the Lockinge. Hes very well at the moment and seems to have developed at last.Weve been keen to try a mile with him at some stage and we might as well find out sooner rather than later.The Wantage-based trainer has not even saddled a runner so far in 2016, but that will change in the coming days.All-weather racing is not really my game, I prefer the turf, said Candy.Well probably have our first runners at Nottingham next week.We have the same number as usual in training, around 65, and there are a few nice ones in there, so Im happy.Limato is one of 41 entries for the £350,000 Group One over the straight course at the Berkshire track.Richard Hannon has taken the last two renewals with Night Of Thunder and Olympic Glory and has three contenders this time around. They are headed by last years runner-up Toormore, dual Group Two scorer Estidhkaar and Moheet who was recently third in Qatar.Toormores owner Godolphin has three other entries, including Group One winner Belardo (Roger Varian) who ended last year with a close second to champion miler Solow in the Group One Queen Elizabeth II Stakes Sponsored by QIPCO at Ascot.Arabian Queen (David Elsworth) and Amazing Maria (David OMeara) both enjoyed fantastic campaigns in 2015.Arabian Queen lowered the colours of Golden Horn in the Group One Juddmonte International at York in August, while Amazing Maria followed up her Royal Ascot success in the Duke Of Cambridge Stakes with Group One triumphs at Newmarkett (QIPCO Falmouth Stakes) and Deauville (Prix Rothschild).dddddddddddd The last filly or mare to win the Lockinge Stakes was Red Evie in 2007.The British-trained entries also include Royal Ascot scorers Time Test (Roger Charlton - Tercentenary Stakes) and Dutch Connection (Charlie Hills - Jersey Stakes), plus Group Two Celebration Mile victor Kodi Bear (Clive Cox) and Elm Park (Andrew Balding), winner of the Group One Racing Post Trophy in 2014.Other eye-catching entries include Group One Sussex Stakes runner-up Arod (Peter Chapple-Hyam) and international Group One scorers Mondialiste (David OMeara) and Euro Charline (Marco Botti), a recent second in the Group One Dubai Turf.Australian import Vancouver spearheads five entries for Irelands champion Flat trainer Aidan OBrien. The four-year-old carried all before him in four starts as a juvenile for Gai Waterhouse down under, culminating with a comfortable victory in the Group One Golden Slipper at Rosehill in March, 2015.Coolmore acquired a controlling stake shortly afterwards in a deal that reportedly valued the son of Medaglia DOro at more than £20million. OBrien has also engaged Group One scorer Dick Whittington, Cougar Mountain, The Happy Prince and one-time Derby hope Sir Isaac Newton.The six Irish-trained entries for Newburys top Flat race are completed by Endless Drama (Ger Lyons), who has not run since chasing home Gleneagles in last years Irish 2,000 Guineas.The French-trained entry is Maimara (Mikel Delzangles), a Group Three winner at Deauville in August.The scratchings deadline for the Al Shaqab Lockinge Stakes, which is part of the British Champions Series, is at noon on Tuesday, April 26. 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