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How un-Patriot-like has this season been? Let us count the ways

Sure, the Patriots have had slow starts before in the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era, so on the surface, it would seem that a 1-2 start is nothing to be alarmed about. But it’s the manner in which they have lost the last two games that has some fans concerned.

Here is a look at some of the uncharacteristic things they have done:

Taking the ball to start Jaguars game.

Typically, when the Patriots win the coin toss, they elect to kick off to open the game, and receive the ball to open the second half.