The Patriots haven’t had an offense this inefficient since the 2000 season. Entering Week 15, the Pats are ranked 26th in the NFL in scoring. The team's worst finish under Bill Belichick was 25th back in the coach’s first season in Foxborough.
There’s no question as to where the problem lies.
The Patriots have one of the top rushing attacks — it is ranked fifth in the NFL — this season. The issue is when the ball is thrown. The Patriots are averaging 185.4 passing yards per game, which is 29th in the NFL. The Patriots receivers have been some of the least productive in the NFL.