Overview
- The Patriots fell 35-6 to the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday and dropped to 1-2 after an offense that produced just one touchdown and multiple giveaways.
- Quarterback Drake Maye has struggled through three games with six interceptions and multiple fumbles and called the offense “unacceptable” while taking responsibility for the mistakes.
- Head coach Mike Vrabel publicly said his concern is high and that responsibility for preparation starts with him as the staff searches for fixes.
- New England’s loss was compounded by nine penalties for 68 yards, missed field goals and red-zone failures that turned scoring chances into setbacks.
- The team is also thin with about 15 players on injured reserve, a sharp contrast with last season’s Super Bowl run and a key context for what the upcoming road game in Buffalo could determine.