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For the fourth straight season, the New England Patriots have come out of the first month of the year at 1-3. This latest run has optimism around Foxborough dissolving by the minute, particularly as the offense continues to look like one of, if not the worst units in the league. The past two weeks have specifically been rough sledding for New England as they’ve been outscored, 54-16, and have struggled even more than that margin suggests.
The Patriots’ 449 total passing yards is the franchise’s fewest through four games since 1987. Their 4.0 yards per play and red zone efficiency (touchdowns on just 36.3% of trips) each currently ranks 30th in the league.
The latest loss came at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers, where starter Jacoby Brissett threw for 168 yards, one touchdown, and a back-breaking pick-6 at the start of the second quarter. And that has folks wondering whether a quarterback change is on the horizon.
“At this point, Jacoby is our starter,” first-year head coach Jerod Mayo said postgame on Sunday. Upon watching the game film, Mayo reiterated that stance…
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Author : Tyler Sullivan
Publish date : 2024-09-30 15:43:37
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