There’s a phrase of unknown origin typically used in the context of seafarers that applies in reverse to the Patriots’ 2024 season as they try to dig themselves out of a 1-4 hole. “The beatings will continue until morale improves?

Not even Gillette Stadium could save the New England Patriots from a fourth straight loss in Sunday’s AFC East divisional matchup with the Miami Dolphins. It didn’t matter that the Dolphins were playing without their starting quarterback,

Instead, the Patriots lost 15-10 to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday after rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk’s leaping bid at a game-winning touchdown catch with 1:02 remaining was overturned after replay.