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The 49ers hope a visit from the struggling Patriots helps them snap out of their 2-game skid

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.