The Patriots desperately need a spark on offense.
They’re averaging 11 points per game, dead last in the NFL. They’ve scored one touchdown over the past three games, and they’ve benched quarterback Mac Jones in back-to-back lopsided losses.
Kendrick Bourne is the only New England receiver averaging more than 40 yards per game. Bourne, who has two touchdown catches, is also the only Patriots receiver to score a touchdown this season.
The offensive line hasn’t shown that it can protect Jones effectively or create enough running room for Rhamondre Stevenson and Ezekiel Elliott.
These are major problems that are unlikely to be fixed overnight.