On Sunday, the New England Patriots beat the Dallas Cowboys to clinch their 17th consecutive double-digit-win season. And while the New England defense put together another phenomenal performance in that 13-9 victory, another lackluster offensive showing raises more questions about New England's ability to generate points.
This might be the least dangerous the Patriots offense has been during that 17-year run.
The Pats have feasted this season on a remarkably soft schedule. But in four matchups against opponents that had winning records when they met, New England has averaged just 14.8 offensive points per game. The Patriots have managed to win three of those outings thanks mainly to fantastic defensive and special-teams play, and despite the play of Tom Brady.