(AP) -- New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick has been the talk of the NFL this week following his controversial fourth-down call that led to a gut-wrenching loss.

His critics around Foxborough may be willing to forgive him quickly if his Patriots achieve a different kind of redemption Sunday.

After their offense sputtered in a loss to the rival New York Jets two months ago, the Patriots will have a chance to all but bury the struggling Jets in the AFC East if they can improve to 6-0 at home. (MORE)