Despite multiple declarations that they were proud to be a run-first team, the Patriots passed on seven of their first nine plays in Thursday’s ugly loss to the New York Jets. Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt regretted that approach.

Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes and the New York Jets outgained the New England Patriots 400 to 139 in total yards to improve to 2-1. Now, the veteran quarterback said he sees potential domination for the Jets.

Prior to taking the field for Week 3, the Patriots were dealt some crushing news when it was revealed linebacker Ja'Whuan Bentley had suffered a torn pectoral muscle, which will likely end his 2024 campaign. That forced Jahlani Tavai and Raekown McMillan to take on bigger roles, and against the Jets, it didn't exactly go well.