Just a pathetic performance. Defense is putrid. Pittsburgh will hang 50+ on them next week. Offense gets 2 field goals all 2nd half, putrid. How many times inside the 10 yard line and nothing but field goals, or nothing at all. And who was shocked to lose by 1 by missing an extra point.
The win vs KC seems like a mirage now. That was the high point of the season. I expect a blow out loss vs Pittsburgh, THAT offense against THIS defense. Pitt is gonna kill us. The team showed their true selves in this game. Just not a championship caliber team. Belichick, the king of the 2nd half adjustments, got out coached in the 2nd half.
I expect a 1 and done in the playoffs. Poor drafting has killed the continuity chances for this franchise as a championship caliber franchise . Terrible defense, so slow and inept, no Gronk or Brady replacements in sight. Last 5 years worth of multitudes of draft picks wasted by not actually using the picks, and instead trading for future picks, that will eventually be used for trades for future picks. Seems like a viscous cycle that never ends. As good players that the Pats could’ve used, wind up on other teams. Just extremely frustrating, as you can literally see it cause the end of the dynasty.
All negativity aside, it has been amazing to watch this almost 20 year run, just sad to see opportunities missed, as we know Brady’s days are numbered.[/B]