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Instant analysis from Patriots’ 24-3 loss to Rams

The return to SoFi Stadium wouldn’t bring the same result for the New England Patriots.

New England fell the Los Angeles Rams by a score 24-3 Thursday night, and to a 6-7 record on the regular season, after shutting out the Los Angeles Chargers last Sunday by a score of 45-0.

Here’s a look back as the gap between December and January becomes clear.

Akers slashes through for Los Angeles

Thursday’s opening drive spanned six plays for Los Angeles. It included a play-action bootleg to tight end Tyler Higbee for 25 yards and a handoff to rookie running back Cam Akers for 35 yards.