Struggling Patriots must reverse this disturbing early-game trend originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
There are many reasons why the New England Patriots entered Sunday's Week 4 game against the Dallas Cowboys with just three wins in their last 10 matchups going back to last season. One of the biggest reasons for that lack of success is bad starts.
The Cowboys jumped out to a 10-3 first quarter lead and outscored the Patriots 18-0 in the second quarter to go into halftime up 28-3.
It was the continuation of a disturbing trend for the Patriots that has seen them fall behind early again and again over their last 10 games.