While we’d love to sit here and say the New England Patriots’ 18-point second half — which almost lead to a comeback victory over the defending AFC Champions — was a result of a better offensive production, it’s hard to do so.
For the majority of the 60 minutes last Saturday against Cincinnati, it was more of the same for the New England offense. The passing attack was hampered by poor timing and spacing — which resulted in losing tight ends Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry to injury — while year-long communication issues continued.
Much of this can be blamed on coaching, but the players are not simply executing things well either.