The New England Patriots weren’t able to avoid the loss column when tasked with facing quarterback Sam Howell and the Washington Commanders in Week 9 on Sunday.
For the second straight week, the Patriots fell flat, this time against a fellow sub-.500 team. New England’s defense and offense were mediocre at best, failing to capitalize on opportunities to stump any momentum Washington mustered up in the 20-17 Commanders win.
As a result, Washington’s locker room established a massive pat on the back for Howell’s work in leading a second-half comeback in New England.