Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
It has been 18 years since the New England Patriots have had a losing record through at least five games of an NFL season. On Sunday, the streak was ended.
The Patriots dropped to 2–3 on the season after falling to the Denver Broncos, 18–12. Entering Week 6, New England had not posted a losing record in October or later since Nov. 10, 2002.
The 2–3 mark breaks the Patriots' NFL record 225 straight games in October or later above .500. The 2002 season was the last time New England failed to reach at least 10 wins.