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4 expert takeaways on the Patriots’ offensive struggles

The Patriots have struggled over the course of the last four weeks, going 2-2 and leaving some to question if this team can truly contend for a Super Bowl. Many were quick to point fingers at the Patriots offense following their 28-22 loss to the Houston Texans this past Sunday, but what exactly is wrong with the offense? Here are four expert takeaways about the Patriots offensive struggles this season.

‘They don’t scout receiver well.’

Tom Brady’s receiving corps isn’t one that has a lot of experience. While the Patriots’ leading receiver, Julian Edelman, has been a favorite of Brady for multiple seasons, the rest of his wide receiver options are semi-new faces.