The New England Patriots lost 30-24 to the Denver Broncos, but this game hurts a lot more than the final score.
The Patriots have lost Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman, Dion Lewis, and Aaron Dobson. They lost Nate Solder and Ryan Wendell. Danny Amendola is out with a knee injury. The injuries were too much for New England to overcome and they still fought the Broncos down to the wire.
The Patriots rushing attack is seriously concerning
LeGarrette Blount really seems to be struggling to make decisive runs at the line, James White lacks the power between the tackles and opportunities in the passing game, and Brandon Bolden is now the most reliable back on the roster (somehow?