The New England Patriots aren't rolling as they usually tend to do in December. Instead, they've lost back-to-back games and three out of their last five. They are struggling when they shouldn't.

Their quarterback Tom Brady is looking to hit a positive note. Heading into their matchup with the 1-12, he inspired through social media with the help of late/great rapper Mac Miller.

“Whole team about to figure it out, ice cold that’s what winters about,” said Brady, a quote from Miller's song “2009.” See the Instagram post below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6BIhjHBp8o/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

What is Brady talking about to be exact? It's probably not the challenge he gave to Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, that's for sure. Instead, it's likely a reference to the offense, who has struggled mightily in a season of nothing but change from the wide receivers to the offensive line.

Luckily, the 1-12 Bengals appear to be a good team to figure stuff out against.

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