Many of us already knew there was always a chance for Sunday’s Week 7 matchup in London to be a get-right game for the 1-5 Jacksonville Jaguars. But the game felt winnable for a Patriots offense finding a spark with rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
Unfortunately, the Patriots’ defense couldn’t stop anything on the ground and failed to generate pressure.
The Patriots failed to bring down Trevor Lawrence in the game. They were beaten so badly that it made Jackonville’s offensive line look elite. New England was getting moved often in the run game, and they struggled all day in London to find any momentum.
It was like The Monstars stole all of the skill from the defense and gave it to the Patriots’ offense. It’s a frustrating development for a team hoping to find some momentum and build up the roster they currently have.
Here are five Patriots players who deserve game balls for their performance on Sunday: