What happened: Defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr said New England's priorities after last week's red-zone breakdown are changing looks and sharpening technique. The Patriots gave up touchdowns on all five opponent trips inside the 20 in that game.
Why it matters: Those adjustments carry extra weight for the Patriots, who added Matt Pryor to the 53-man roster earlier Thursday, with Buffalo next on the schedule. New England is 1-2 entering Week 4, so even a modest improvement near the goal line could help stabilize close-game margins.
By the numbers: New England allowed touchdowns on 100% of red-zone trips last week, going 5-for-5 against its defense, and enters Week 4 at 1-2.
What to watch: The next read comes from how often New England changes its coverage picture near the goal line in practice and against Buffalo. If the touchdown rate drops quickly, the Patriots can avoid putting added pressure on the rest of the roster.