Overview

• McDaniels said the running backs "need the ball more" and took responsibility for improving the run-pass balance after the season-opening loss.
• Drake Maye logged 53 dropbacks in the 20-13 defeat to the Raiders, the most Week 1 pass attempts by any quarterback.
• The Patriots posted one of the week’s lowest rushing totals, marking their leanest opener on the ground since 1996, according to the Globe.
• McDaniels noted a reasonably balanced first half before the plan got "sidetracked" after falling behind, with New England struggling to reach second-level defenders in the run game.
• Antonio Gibson said the running back room wants a larger workload, with Week 2 offering a favorable matchup after the Dolphins allowed 156 rushing yards in their opener.