NFL Power Rankings roundup: Where Patriots stand entering Week 5 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
All of the optimism the New England Patriots created with a surprise Week 1 win over the Cincinnati Bengals has evaporated after three consecutive losses, the latest of which came Sunday in San Francisco.
The 49ers beat the Patriots 30-13, dropping New England to a 1-3 record at the bottom of the AFC East standings.
Once again, the Patriots offense is struggling in pretty much every facet. This unit ranks 32nd in total yards per game (238.