New England Patriots' Woes Deepen with Worst AFC Record and Season-Ending Injury for Top WR Kendrick Bourne

Bourne's knee ligament tear marks yet another blow to the floundering Patriots, now tied for third-worst record in the league, with their QB Mac Jones grappling to overcome multiple game mishaps.

• The New England Patriots now have a record of 2-6, placing them at the bottom of the AFC following a 31-17 loss to the Miami Dolphins.
• Quarterback Mac Jones struggled in the game against the Dolphins, throwing his eighth interception of the season which significantly contributed to the Patriots' downfall.
• Kendrick Bourne, the Patriots' top wide receiver with 37 catches for 406 yards and four touchdowns this season, is expected to be sidelined for the remaining season due to a knee ligament tear.
• The Patriots' defense, which entered ranked ninth against the pass, had a challenging game against the Dolphins, notably by leaving receiver Jaylen Waddle open for a major 31-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
• Coach Bill Belichick is facing a huge task to turn the team's performance around, with the Patriots now potentially in position to land one of the top picks in the draft due to their poor AFC standing.

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