COMMENTARY
1. Let’s start with some secondary truths: The Patriots offense played terribly for most of the game, continuing an awkward new trend of jarring ineptitude in the Tom Brady era. The usually excellent defense gave up 17 points to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the second quarter as the game turned toward the visitors. The Chiefs’ equipment showed up two hours before the game, which was more than a couple hours before the Patriots offense showed any sign of arriving. And the Patriots lost, 23-16, falling for the third time in five games and dropping to 10-3 overall.