The offensive frustrations continued for the New England Patriots in Sunday’s run-in with the division rival Miami Dolphins. Like the season opener, it was a hot-and-cold performance from quarterback Mac Jones and company in Week 2.
The unit got off to a horrific start with two turnovers—an interception thrown by Jones and a drive-killing fumble by rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas.
Buy Patriots TicketsBut then there were moments of hope with Jones stepping up and making big-time throws to keep the team in the game. The biggest issue throughout the matchup was the offensive line struggles and the lack of separation from receivers at certain points.
It’s one of those performances where the Patriots can take the little good away and go back to the drawing board for Week 3. But whatever changes are coming need to happen fast with the team already in a two-game hole to start the season.
Here are the top-10 offensive players in Week 2, per Pro Football Focus grades:
10
Atonio Mafi
Grade: 55.9
9
Mike Onwenu
Grade: 56.7
8
Kendrick Bourne
Grade: 57.9
7
Demario Douglas
Grade: 59.9
6
Hunter Henry
Grade: 62.7
5
Mike Gesicki
Grade: 63.1
4
Mac Jones
Grade: 63.8
3
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Grade: 66.6
2
DeVante Parker
Grade: 70.2
1
Rhamondre Stevenson
Grade: 71.5
