Another ugly offensive showing ended with the New England Patriots tasting defeat for a third consecutive week. This time, the loss came at the hands of a desperate San Francisco 49ers team reeling from back-to-back losses.
There was no question who the more talented football team was on paper entering the game. To make matters worse, the Patriots caught the 49ers on a week when they were getting healthier on offense.
Tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Deebo Samuel both returned and made an impact on the game.
The patchwork offensive line for the Patriots was overwhelmed from the start. That led to quarterback Jacoby Brissett being under constant pressure and struggling to push the ball downfield. By the end of the game, the 49ers defense had racked up five sacks and 11 quarterback hits.
Turnovers were also a major issue for the Patriots. Brissett threw a pick-six and fumbled the ball three teams, with one being recovered by the 49ers. There’s no hope for the Patriots when they constantly turn the ball over.
Meanwhile, the defense held its ground before finally breaking down the stretch. 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy dropped back and delivered multiple deep passing plays that went for big yards against the Patriots’ defense.
Quite frankly, the unit is battered with injuries, and it looked tired from the offense constantly failing to sustain drives and only mustering 216 total yards in the game.
David Andrews, Kyle Dugger and Caedan Wallace were all injured in the game and ruled out. That could be something to keep an eye on heading into the Week 5 home game next Sunday against the Miami Dolphins.
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