HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 22: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks on during their game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 22, 2020 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
At a certain point, “bad luck” isn’t a satisfactory explanation anymore. Something is wrong with Cam Newton and the New England Patriots in tight games.
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but as currently constructed, there’s a problem with the New England Patriots that simple personnel adjustments or roster tweaks can’t solve.
After 20 years of possessing the strongest clutch gene in the NFL, this new-look edition of the Pats has faltered time and again, specifically with very little time on the clock.