The New England Patriots suffered a heartbreaking 24-17 loss in a winnable game at home against the rival Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night Football.
It seemed like the Patriots struggled to have any real answers for the Dolphins offense. Even when they took away something, the Dolphins found other ways to win.
That’s just what good football teams do: They find ways to win the game. Meanwhile, the Patriots “almost” won the game, again.
The Almost Patriots have become a theme these last few years, where fans are taking moral victories to make themselves feel better for the lackluster performance on the field.
There was a time when even I was optimistic, but there are some struggles the Patriots and coach Bill Belichick must admit and correct if they want a fighting chance.
Here are some leftover notes from Sunday night’s game.