COMMENTARY
It wasn’t the egregious, overtime pass interference call on New England cornerback Jonathan Jones that ultimately led the Patriots to fall in their home opener at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. Nor was it rookie head coach Jerod Mayo’s flustered decision to punt, following a curious selection of offensive plays, in overtime.
It wasn’t Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith and DK Metcalf hooking up on a 56-yard touchdown pass thanks to blown coverage on New England’s part in the first half. Nor should you blame Seahawks safety Julian Love for blocking New England’s Joey Slye’s 48-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter.