New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was blunt following his team’s 30-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
“We are what we put on film. We are what our record says,” Mayo said after the game, via 98.5 The Sports Hub’s Alex Barth.
The Patriots got dominated on both sides of the football. The Cardinals racked up 395 total yards of offense on nine total drives. This included 162 rushing yards and 232 passing yards. The Patriots defense had trouble stopping Kyler Murray and running back James Conner in particular.
Meanwhile, the offense remained inconsistent. The Patriots scored three points through the first three quarters. They managed to score their final 14 points in the fourth quarter in a late rally attempt.
Rookie quarterback Drake Maye was involved in both of those scores, which included a five-yard run to the end zone and a touchdown pass to wide receiver Demario Douglas. However, it was not enough to keep the Patriots from losing their fourth straight game and dropping to 3-11 on the season.
The Patriots continue to search for answers week after week, as struggles mount. These final three games of the season will tell a lot about the direction of the team moving forward.
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