The New England Patriots are back, and it’s almost as if they’ve never left.

Six consecutive wins has New England primed for a playoff assault at 8-4, as they currently hold the #2 seed in the AFC. One of the foremost contributors to the Pats’ renaissance is Matthew Judon. The former Baltimore Raven, acquired during New England’s offseason spending spree, has dominated on the edge — adding a fear factor to their pass rush previously unseen.

Judon once again starred, sacking Ryan Tannehill once, in addition to four solo tackles. The two-time Pro Bowler has reason for being supremely assured about his — and the team’s — play. Since their six-game winning streak, no team has a greater points differential in the NFL. That’s just one of the many reasons Judon’s belief is unshakable.

"It is the same confidence,”Judon said postgame, Nov 28. “We didn't change, we won't waver and it is the same confidence we had when we were 2-4. It doesn't matter if it is a tight game or a blowout, our confidence won't change and we won't waver as a team, as a unit and as players. We come in this building to work every day and we are only going to continue to get better."

Despite their injuries, Tennessee’s arrival in New England was seen as a premier AFC matchup, perhaps even a prelude to the AFC Championship Game. Though Judon wasn’t overly in agreement with those sentiments.

"I think someone asked me that a couple weeks ago and the statement or whatever you want to call it, is we have to come out here and win every single game,” he said.

“One week at a time so if we don't give up any points and no yards, that game is a statement and every week we have to strive for a statement win. If you want to call this a statement or if you just want to call it the next game, we just have to take it week by week and go out there. The statement for us is on to the next week."

Despite The Patriot Way being a common focal point among media circles, Judon plays and carries himself with a swagger, something he has not lost since his move from Baltimore.

"I always have fun. I always try to keep it light and cheery but I think that is just who I am,” Judon said. “Right now, I am just producing and my teammates and coaches hype me up. It is easier to be around people like that and it is all love here. As far as the fun that I am having, I couldn't imagine a better year with any better teammates, they are great."

Judon’s teammates may be great off the field and they’ll most definitely taking some beating on it.

Look out, NFL.