The 2020 New England Patriots have proven plenty of pundits wrong. Just not how they intended to.
The 2-5 Patriots are off to their worst start since 2000 and are mired in a four-game losing streak, their longest since 2002.
Many expected New England to take a step back this season with Tom Brady off the roster, but a playoff berth didn't seem far-fetched, especially after the team acquired Cam Newton in July.
Now? To borrow a phrase from Max Kellerman, the Patriots have fallen off a cliff.