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The New England Patriots' game against the Washington Commanders was marked by turnovers and missed opportunities. Despite being outgained in yards and trailing in time of possession, the Patriots initially led the game after Mac Jones' touchdown pass to Hunter Henry. However, the Commanders turned the game around with two turnovers that led to 14 unanswered points, and a late interception in the end zone by Sam Howell sealed their 20-17 victory. The loss leaves the Patriots with a 2-7 record for the season.
The Patriots had plenty of chances late, but they faltered in the clutch and fell to the Commanders. It was a loss that epitomizes the way this season has unfolded. "We’re right there. We’re just a little bit short.” Story from Gillette: https://t.co/dvYdLlLhDy
BSJ Game Report: Commanders 20, Patriots 17 - New England can't get it done in all 3 phases https://t.co/AOHAa1CRDv https://t.co/TgytY6MMzW
Mac Jones seals Patriots' fate with late INT https://t.co/nK5LeOAk72
Final: Commanders 20, Patriots 17. Late pick seals it. A loss that sums up the season.
Commanders get late interception to seal 20-17 win over Patriots. https://t.co/MkoMbEEdBo
Final from New England: Commanders 20, Patriots 17 QB Sam Howell: 29 of 45, 325 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT; 5 carries, 27 yards. WR Terry McLaurin: 5 catches, 73 yards RB Brian Robinson: 18 carreis, 63 yards, 1 TD
Early ups and downs from the Patriots' 20-17 loss to the Commanders. https://t.co/44PehQkGxv
The New England Patriots are 2-7, the worst record in the AFC. https://t.co/qTfoCLEnpD
The Patriots have fallen to 2-7 after losing to the Commanders at home 😳 https://t.co/W867qzKVq5
Commanders 20-17. As close as expected.
In the week they traded Montez Sweat and Chase Young, the Commanders have rallied to win on the road, taking a 20-17 nailbiter over the Patriots with a pick at the end to get to 4-5. The Patriots, meanwhile, are 2-7.
17-10 Patriots. So much for halftime adjustments by Commanders defense.
#Patriots Take Advantage of Turnovers, Lead #Commanders at Halftime https://t.co/WYCRnNVG14
#Patriots have the lead despite getting outgained 246-163 in first half and trail in Time of Possession 21:42 to 8:18 #WASvsNE @wbz
1st half offense: Patriots: 23 plays, 163 yards, 8:18 TOP, 2 of 5 on third down. Commanders: 44 plays, 246 yards, 21:42 TOP, 6 of 9 on third down. Yet the Patriots lead 14-10. The Commanders' two turnovers are the difference.
Patriots-Commanders 1st half: Time of possession: Commanders 21:42 - 8:18 Total yards: Commanders 246-163 1st downs: Commanders 14-17 No-no-no-he-can't-is-he-really-going-to-oh-my-god-he-did-it-I-can't-believe-he-did-it-lmao-what-was-that-lmfao interceptions: Commanders 1-0
Patriots lead Commanders 14-10 at halftime. https://t.co/iADsHSPbTn
Halftime of the game and halfway point of the season: Patriots 14 Commanders 10 First downs: Washington 14-7 TOP: Washington 21:42-8:18 Turnovers: Washington 2-0
Patriots 14, Commanders 10 (half): LB Jahlani Tavai's forced fumble changed the complexion of the game, leading to 14 unanswered points. Patriots' offense came to life after the play. Turnovers the story, with Sam Howell gifting a late-half INT in the end zone. NE gets ball 2H.
14-10 Patriots halftime. Howell throws INT in end zone with 9 seconds left. No idea where he was going with ball.
Live updates: Mac Jones finds Hunter Henry as Patriots slice deficit to 10-7: https://t.co/dvYdLlLhDy https://t.co/A1L2vuj3eW
Mac Jones hits Hunter Henry for the touchdown https://t.co/Cdy9Jdazdp