FOXBORO — Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore is cruising this season, playing at a shutdown level that should qualify as the best football of his career.



Not just that, Gilmore is having a season that is beginning to mirror — and may quite possibly exceed — Darrelle Revis’ performance for the Pats in 2014.



The 28-year-old conceded the notion that he is enjoying his prime now.



“I should hope,” said Gilmore, the 10th overall pick of the 2012 draft. “I’ve been in the league six, going on seven years, so I’ve been getting smarter and all those things, knowing formations a little bit better, still can run. Just got to work hard. Experience helps, but you’ve still got to put in the work to try to be good.”



There was an expectation throughout the offseason and training camp that he would become the defense’s unquestioned No. 1 corner, and Gilmore has lived up to the...