In the first season without Tom Brady since 1999, the Patriots have struggled to develop a consistent passing game.
Through 13 games, New England has a combined eight touchdown passes against 14 interceptions. The team’s record, currently 6-7, might even belie the difficulties encountered on offense. The Patriots are projected to have less than a 10 percent chance to make the postseason, and the upcoming offseason could mean yet another quarterback search.
Cam Newton, New England’s starter in 2020, was signed in July to a one-year contract. At 31, and with an up-and-down 6-6 record as a starter to this point, he might not be the long-term answer.