The New England Patriots came out on fire in Sunday’s home opener against the Baltimore Ravens before getting extinguished in the second half of the game, which was equally as disappointing as it was heartbreaking to watch.
Quarterback Mac Jones throwing three interceptions, and the Patriots’ defensive backfield getting lit up by Lamar Jackson and company is where the disappointment part comes in. And the heartbreaking part was Jones going down with an ankle injury that could potentially sideline him for multiple games.
Sunday’s loss could have a dramatic impact on the team moving forward, especially if backup quarterback Brian Hoyer takes over the reins.
The very thought of a backup, even one as experienced as Hoyer, going into Lambeau Field to face Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers is even more daunting than David versus Goliath.
Here are the winners and losers from Sunday’s game.