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It’s just one of those seasons for the New England Patriots and the team made some unfortunate history on Sunday.
Per CBS Sports, the Pats are the only team in the last 30 seasons to lose back-to-back games while allowing 10 points or fewer on defense.
The Patriots are the ONLY TEAM over the last 30 seasons to lose back-to-back games while allowing 10 points or fewer. pic.twitter.com/cYUsSKO88R
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) November 26, 2023
Fans reacted to New England’s bittersweet mark on social media.
“Patriots are down bad,” a user said.
Patriots are down bad
— Cute Alessia (@QtAlessia) November 26, 2023
“Poverty franchise,” another replied.
Poverty franchise
— ✭Izzy✭ 𝕏𝕏𝕏 (8-3) 🎄🧑🏾🎄 (@eadyIofficial) November 26, 2023
“Sadly, Bellichick still thinks he was the reason the Pat’s won all those years. At this point it’s beyond comical. Time to hang up the hoodie and headset,” a fan tweeted.
Sadly, Bellichick still thinks he was the reason the Pat’s won all those years.
At this point it’s beyond comical.
Time to hang up the hoodie and headset.
— Ed Weck (@ed_weck) November 26, 2023
“Calculated tank as Bill protects his Defense/sons on the coaching staff I’m afraid,” TCL commented.
Calculated tank as Bill protects his Defense/sons on the coaching staff I’m afraid https://t.co/7TKSx73FGo
— TCL (@TitleTalkTCL) November 26, 2023
“We don’t tank often, but buddy when we do it’s the best tanking you’ve ever seen (defensively speaking).”
We don’t tank often, but buddy when we do it’s the best tanking you’ve ever seen (defensively speaking) https://t.co/I714CzZODg
— 🤙 (@LeftHandJaylen) November 26, 2023
“I’m stunned the Jets haven’t done this,” another person replied.
I’m stunned the Jets haven’t done this https://t.co/0dkoTBSTyh
— Jeff Parles (@jeffparles) November 26, 2023
It’s been a hard watch for the folks of Foxborough. They’ll look to regroup next week vs. the Chargers.