FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Pressure mounts: One obvious question has emerged as the most critical for the Patriots to answer entering Sunday's home game against the Miami Dolphins (1 p.m. ET, Fox).
Can they reduce the pressure?
According to ESPN Research, the Patriots are allowing a pressure rate of 45.9% in their 1-3 start. If that continues throughout the season, it would easily be the top pressure rate allowed since ESPN began tracking the statistic 16 years ago.