Despite coming off a blowout loss in the wild card round in Buffalo, the New England Patriots entered 2022 with plenty of optimism. They had won 10 games the previous season and made the playoffs despite being led by a rookie quarterback.
Fast forward one year, and that optimism has turned into disappointment. The Patriots struggled to put a consistent product on the field and for much of the year looked outmatched, especially on the offensive side of the ball. As a result, they ended the regular season with an 8-9 record and out of the playoffs.