Stats do not lie.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/boxscore?gameId=400554262
Here is why NE lost.
1. Brady was 29 completions on 56 attempts. Hard to win games passing for 50%
2. 9 penalties for 100 yards. Roughing the passer 3 times by my count.
3. Coverted 5 of 17 Third Downs on offense for less than 33%.
4. Gave up 7 of 15 Third Downs on defense for over 50%.
5. Pats only rushed the ball 20 times, yet they were averaging 4.4 YAC.
6. Brady locking on to Gronk for all those fantasy teams out there.
We have seen this movie before.
The old "Ground Hog Day" abandon the run and become 1 dimensional offense. Pass, Pass, Pass and Pass some more. Unable to extend drives on 3rd down. Difficulty geting the other offense off the field on 3rd down. Shooting yourself in the toe with mistakes and bad decisions.