By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — With a first-year coach and some uncertainty at quarterback, the New England Patriots were expected to endure some growing pains early this season.
For the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, back-to-back losses the past two weeks were a jolt for a team with legitimate hope of making it back to the Super Bowl.
The Niners (1-2) look to get back on track Sunday when they host the Patriots (1-2).
“It’s been tough to sleep the past couple of nights,” defensive end Nick Bosa said about the feeling from last week’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams.