For just the fifth time since the 2003 season, the New England Patriots are bearing a losing streak. The loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 13 was the most mistake-prone and sleepy Patriots performance since the Kansas City Chiefs loss back in Week 4 of last season. Now that it’s been two disappointing outcomes in a row, several worrying patterns are emerging about this Patriots team in its current form. Here are five areas in which the Patriots must improve this Sunday night against the Houston Texans:
5. Intercepting the ball
At first glance, the Patriots’ 10 interceptions don’t look that bad, ranking smack in the middle of the pack.