Two practices in 14 days. A minor COVID-19 outbreak. A patchwork offensive line.
These were only some of the problems the Patriots had to deal with in an 18-12 loss to the Broncos which instantly goes down as one of the ugliest games for the franchise since the turn of the century.
New England’s issues ran deeper on Sunday, however, its late comeback attempt notwithstanding. Much, much deeper.
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Cam Newton hadn’t played since Week 3, and it showed. Say what you want about Sony Michel, but the Patriots were without their No.