Any questions about Tom Brady and the Patriots offense seem like a distant memory, and for good reason. It's been a month since the Chiefs manhandled New England, 41-14, and in that time the Pats are 4-0, including a blowout win over a hapless Bears outfit Sunday, 51-23.

Tom Brady continues to play like he's 30 years old, which is just the latest reminder that it's silly to suggest he's over the hill. Consider this: Since that loss to the Chiefs, Brady, 37, is 100 of 144 with 14 touchdowns and zero interceptions. He's also utilizing a receiver corps he seemed uneasy with early in the season; Rob Gronkowski gets better every week as he recovers from a knee injury and offseason acquisition Brandon LaFell appears to finally be on the same page as Brady. The former had 9 catches for 149 yards and 3 touchdowns Sunday while the latter added 11 receptions for 124 yards and a score.

So what's changed for Brady and this offense?

"It's his attitude," LaFell said after the game. "Even though we weren't playing great ball the first couple games, he never came in here and was down on himself or down on anybody. He always encouraged everybody and made us work extra after practice and pulled us into meetings. He always said, 'The next game might be the one we explode, so be ready.'"

Coach Bill Belichick, who isn't one for hyperbole, was gushing in his praise of Brady after the game.

"I love coaching Tom," the coach said. "We spend a considerable amount of time together, and I think that's important to have that relationship between the head coach and the quarterback, so at least we're on the same page with what we're trying to do.

"He has great feedback. Nobody works harder or prepares better than Tom does. He's about as good as it gets in that category, with a lot of great ideas. He's a very smart, experienced player, obviously, and does a great job executing the team game plan."

Next up: It's Brady-Manning week. The two rivals -- and future first ballot Hall of Famer's square off this Sunday.