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Patriots' latest issue: Giving up big plays on defense

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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- The New England Patriots embark on their longest trip of the 2023 season when they travel to Frankfurt, Germany, to face the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday (9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network).

They also have a long way to go to dig their way out of a disappointing 2-7 start to the season, and a top area targeted for improvement is a dramatic spike in long-yardage plays allowed by the defense.

"Any time you give up big plays on defense, it's about the worst thing that can happen," defensive backs coach Brian Belichick said.