The trade deadline is rapidly approaching, and the New England Patriots are viewed as a potential buyer this year. They are an ascending young football team with an elite quarterback under center and plenty of money to spend.

The calendar turned from October to November and I turned from being hot to just hot garbage with my NFL picks. Week 9 was the worst week of them all for me this season. I went 4-10 against the spread and 6-8 straight up.

They'll get the chance to avenge their latest loss in a matchup this week with the 49ers, who continue to be one of the least healthy teams in the league with another member of the defensive line lost for the season in Mykel Williams.