Hoyer: Three keys to a Patriots win over 49ers in Week 4 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
The New England Patriots have come crashing back down to earth since their surprising Week 1 win in Cincinnati.
They enter Week 4 with a 1-2 record after consecutive losses to the Seattle Seahawks and New York Jets. Thursday's game vs. New York was a reality check as they were blown out, 24-3.
It didn't help that they failed to execute any of former Pats quarterback Brian Hoyer's keys to victory for the matchup.