A main theme of the Patriots' 2025 season so far is getting in their own way, which ensures they make a win as difficult as possible to accomplish. Unfortunately, this strategy has been effective, as they now enter Week 4 with a 1-2 record. They were just a play or two away from being undefeated; however, on the other side, a play or two away from being winless, too.
Much of that has been the result of costly turnovers, foolish mistakes leading to bad penalties, and the lack of competent football being played by all units of the team.