The New England Patriots miss Gronkowski in shocking loss

Austin, 31, was signed during the summer to provide the Eagles’ wide receiver corps some depth and veteran presence. Like some of the passes forced by Brady, who completed 37 balls, it was the product of pressure, as Brady tried to place the throw between Jenkins and safety Walt Thurmond. It was Brady’s first multi-interception game since the Super Bowl. Dating back to 2012, New England had won 10 consecutive games following losses.

This “losing streak” included, over the last nine calendar years dating back to December of 2006, the Patriots have lost back-to-back games just four total times.

Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Najee Goode (53) scores a touchdown as teammates Kenjon Barner (34), and Seyi Ajirotutu (16), celebrate after a blocked kick during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England… However, the Patriots haven’t lost three straight games in over a decade. Five if you include the interception Malcolm Jenkins returned 99 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. Having not broken six fantasy points through week 11, Chandler has broken out as of late, putting up 11 and 12 points respectively for the past two games; he also managed to notch a touchdown in each of these games as well. This one was, with Chris Maragos coming up the middle untouched, extending his arms, and easily getting a hand on Allen’s punt. But New England can’t make excuses.

Then Darren Sproles dashed 83 yards for a score on a punt return. However, that all changed in the second as the Patriots scored two touchdowns to go up 14-0 halfway though the second quarter. The Eagles easily recovered the odd kick attempt and took advantage of the field position to drive to their first touchdown of the day. It took eight plays for the Eagles to go 59 yards for the first of five unanswered touchdowns. Amendola stepped up and helped Brady out by taking a considerable share of New England’s passing targets.

Tom Brady and the Patriots, suddenly the No. 3 seed in the AFC, clearly miss Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman, but sleep on them at your own peril. He also returned kicks and punts. Both Philadelphia touchdowns came on third down, an area that’s troubled the Pats defense in recent weeks. Neither of these two teams will be able to get a wild-card, so they are going to have to win the division in order to get into the playoffs. “It’s a full 60-minutes, or however long the game lasts, playing against a guy like that”.

The key for Brady without his best weapons is to get rid of the ball as quick as possible, which would allow his receivers to gain yards after the catch and lessen the burden on his offensive line against an elite Houston Texans pass rush on Sunday night.

One of the other positive notes is the Patriots have been known to bounce back with a vengeance the past few seasons. Houston fans may be in for disappointment when the Patriots come to town this week. He now works for Examiner.com where he serves as the Senior Manager of Content and Media Access.

There’s a fine line between aggressive and arrogant, New England crossed it Sunday.