A slim margin victory over the Cincinnati Bengals last week was overshadowed for the New England Patriots by a long list of injuries, some worse than others, and a notably disappointing effort by the goal line offense.
Obviously, the injuries have created more headlines in the days that have followed, but the several failed attempts by the offense to score from the one-yard line have prompted many analysts and fans to be concerned for the rest of the season, especially now that the playoffs are creeping up.
Making matters worse are the injuries to two starting linemen, rookies Will Campbell and Jared Wilson, both of whom will miss Monday Night's game against the Giants, which will only make their efforts to get into the endzone that much harder.