Defense shows potential, concerns
PATRIOTS FILM REVIEW
Every season, the lesson of Week 1 is forgotten.
As the NFL annually draws near, excitement over what could be overtakes all memory of what was last September. The first Sunday arrives, sloppy football ensues, and a few good teams lose while bad teams triumph. Overreactions inevitably follow.
But remember: last season, the Jaguars beat Indianapolis in their opener, then lost 15 straight. Three years ago, the Pats started 1-2 after losses to Jacksonville and the Lions, then won the Super Bowl. The bottom line here: deep breaths.
The Patriots’ penalties and turnovers Sunday should be cleaned up in short order. Even if they lose at the Jets this weekend — yes, it’s possible — the sun will still rise over New England next Monday. The season is long — longer than it’s ever been, in fact.
Beyond the obviously troubling and exciting — hello, Mac Jones — there was much more to be learned from the Pats’ season opener.
Here’s what the film revealed about their
17-16 loss to Miami on Sunday: