The New England Patriots were riding high on their seven-game win streak, but were brought back down to earth in Week 15 showdown against the Indianapolis Colts.

The loss was a rare stinker from rookie quarterback Mac Jones, who has been rock solid for the Patriots in his first season of NFL action. Jones went 26-for-45 passing the pigskin, with two touchdowns and two interceptions.

The stench of defeat is not one the Patriots rookie wants to keep on him and the team for long.

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“Quick turnaround, flush this game down the toilet, and roll,” said Mac Jones on the dispiriting defeat against the Colts.

With their winning streak snapped, the New England Patriots had to relinquish their grasp on the top seed in the AFC to the current hottest team in the NFL – the Kansas City Chiefs, who now hold a seven-game winning streak of their own and hold a one-game advantage over the Pats.

“I just don't think it was our best effort,” Jones continued. “It starts with me just throughout the week. You just have to move on, keep your head high, and keep working cause no one's going to feel sorry for ourselves.”

Mac Jones and the Patriots have a monumental matchup incoming as the Buffalo Bills come to town. A win over their division rivals could be an instant elixir to get their groove back.