There is no one individual reason for the New England Patriots’ offensive struggles this season, but quarterback Mac Jones is a popular scapegoat among fans and analysts alike. It is not hard to see why: the former first-round draft pick already was a polarizing prospect entering the NFL, and despite a hot start has since cooled off significantly.
The current three-game stretch is probably the worst of his career. Completing 48 of 76 pass attempts for 460 yards, Jones has thrown no touchdowns and five interceptions while also losing a pair of fumbles — thus greatly contributing to the team’s back-to-back-to-back losses and 1-5 record.