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Jordy McElroy

Fans rain boos on Patriots after an ugly first-half performance

Boos rained down on the New England Patriots as the team headed into the locker room of Gillette Stadium on Sunday, trailing the Miami Dolphins 17-3.

Nothing about the game has been fun for Patriots fans.

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The offense has looked anemic throughout the first two quarters. They did manage to move the ball a bit in the first quarter and show some momentum, but that was quickly snuffed out by a turnover from rookie wide receiver Demario Douglas.

It’s the same old self-inflicted wounds showing up for the Patriots in a game where their defense is clearly struggling. Cornerback Marcus Jones left the game early with a shoulder injury on a night where the team is already playing without Jonathan Jones.

Second-year cornerback Jack Jones is also on injured reserve. So things are thin for the Patriots against one of the NFL’s most explosive offenses.

This is a game where defense alone might not be able to save New England.

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