Patriots open 1-2 after Super Bowl season

Eight giveaways already tie for league worst.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 50m1 min read

Not what I expected from a team that made the Super Bowl. Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: New England has managed two offensive touchdowns and a 16.7% red-zone touchdown rate through three games. The Patriots are averaging 9.7 offensive points per game.

Why it matters: Those numbers leave New England last in offensive points per game, offensive touchdowns and red-zone touchdown percentage, and tied for last in giveaways. That is a stark drop for a club coming off a Super Bowl berth.

By the numbers: Through three games: 9.7 offensive points per game, 2 offensive touchdowns, 16.7% red-zone touchdown rate and 8 giveaways; New England ranks last in the first three categories and tied for last in giveaways.

What to watch: The next stretch will show whether New England can clean up the turnovers quickly enough to stabilize the offense. A stronger red-zone return would be the clearest sign this start is not hardening into a trend.

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@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-02T13:06:43.612099+00:00

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