The New England Patriots are desperately craving a win.
A loss to the Las Vegas Raiders would pretty much end their season early, and that could propel a ripple effect around the league.
It could also lead to Mac Jones making his way to another team, not to mention the end of the Bill Belichick era after two decades.
However, Steve Palazzolo and Sam Monson of PFF believe they could be in for a major challenge on Sunday.
Maxx Crosby could be in for a BIG game against New England @PFF_Steve | @PFF_Sam pic.twitter.com/jtLisoa5Ja
— PFF NFL Podcast (@PFFNFLPod) October 12, 2023
They talked about how they don’t have anyone who can contain star DE Maxx Crosby, who’s been spectacular this season.
The Patriots have some serious issues on their offensive line, and especially in the very same spot where Crosby lines up.
They could choose to double him on every snap, but that would leave even more holes in their already flawed line.
The Patriots have been outscored 72-3 in their past two games, with Mac Jones being pulled out and replaced by Bailey Zappe in consecutive weeks.
Still, Zappe isn’t considered to be a legit threat to take the starting job, at least not for now.
Their skill players have been unable to create any sort of separation, the running game is nonexistent, and Jones is getting rid of the football way earlier than expected because he’s been on his toes more often than not.
Belichick’s team is a three-point underdog at the time of writing.
They’re 1-4 and have scored fewer points every week, and another 30+ blowout loss could end Robert Kraft’s patience.
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