The Patriots offense finds itself in another transition phase with offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien installing a new system, the third offensive system for quarterback Mac Jones in as many years.
With team periods taking place inside the red zone, space has been limited for the Patriots offense, which is running basic route concepts without many bells and whistles. Between a new playbook, rudimentary schemes, and a stingy defense on the other side, it's understandable that the Pats offense hasn't been exactly lighting things up so far. Plus, there have been isolated flashes, like JuJu Smith-Schuster catching a ten-yard laser from Mac Jones on a gun-action concept and Hunter Henry running the seam and going above Adrian Phillips for six.