SANTA CLARA — With a first-year coach and some uncertainty at quarterback, the New England Patriots were expected to endure some growing pains early this season.
For the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, back-to-back losses the past two weeks were a jolt for a team with legitimate hope of making it back to the Super Bowl.
The Niners (1-2) look to get back on track Sunday when they host the Patriots (1-2).
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49ers Seek to Rebound After Tough Losses
“It’s been tough to sleep the past couple of nights,” defensive end Nick Bosa said about the feeling from last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.