The New England Patriots lost to the Washington Commanders by a 20-17 score on Sunday.
Quarterback Mac Jones had a chance to lead the team to a game-winning score, but his pass hit the hands of wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and popped into the air for a Commanders interception to close out the game.
Overall, it was a difficult day for the offense, as they accumulated only 327 yards in total. They only compiled 220 passing yards against a Washington defense that ranked as the fourth-worst team against the pass this season.
New England went 3-of-12 on third downs and could not get anything going consistently. Commanders quarterback Sam Howell also made things difficult for the New England defense, as he threw for 325 yards, one touchdown and one interception on the day.
Overall, it was a difficult game to watch for Patriots fans. Many were calling for wholesale changes after the loss.
Here are some of the best reactions on Twitter:
If you watch that game and think Bill Belichick should still be coaching the New England Patriots then you’re lying to yourself and living in the past
— BoobieMiles (@B00BIE_MILES) November 5, 2023
patriots are the worse team in football and we need to clean house today fire everyone today.
— New England Patriots (@newengland1211) November 5, 2023
The New England Patriots. Tear it down. pic.twitter.com/4i53VVzD9l
— Joe Montana’s Right Arm (@JoeMsrightarm) November 5, 2023
Dear Mr. Kraft. What more do you need to see about these New England Patriots? Please make the necessary decisions now. You have given all parties involved more than enough opportunities. The sooner you act the better we can get back to a winning New England Patriots team.
— chauncey devega (@chaunceydevega) November 5, 2023
The New England Patriots are actually an embarrassment to football. I hate this team sm 😭
— Madi (@nyymadii) November 5, 2023
Patriots lose to the Commanders at home despite Washington having traded its top two defensive players less than a week ago. New England is now 2-7 and without Bourne, Gonzalez and Judon for the rest of the season. If you're not on #TeamTank now, what's it going to take?
— Sammy James🔺 (@HebHammer94) November 5, 2023
Drake Maye you are a New England Patriot !!!!
— Zay Laced Me💫 (@ZayGotWingz) November 5, 2023
The New England Patriots are an utterly garbage football team. Fire anyone who played a hand in building it, every single one of them.
— Tanner (@sticksnstubbs) November 5, 2023
The New England Patriots are suffering from first and foremost poor coaching, poor player selection, and a lack of overall scheme advancement to modern day football.
— Mrmurdan (@Mrmurdan1) November 5, 2023
How to shoot yourself in the foot repeatedly: The 2023 New England Patriots story
— regular dude (@PiddlesMcGee) November 5, 2023
Bill Belichick will be gone after the season for the New England Patriots… and nobody will miss him. Oh, how the mighty have fallen. 😂
— Deron (@deronsbasement) November 5, 2023
New England Patriots deserve all the criticism that will be handed to them after this game. Multiple opportunities to win this ball game or take it into overtime. Jones, for all the missed throws, plays a clean game without an interception. And you still lose and drop to 2-7.
— Patcast (@Patcast1543132) November 5, 2023
— Sacred Stoic🍷 (@SacredStoic) November 5, 2023
— David (@dave_two7) November 5, 2023
I am very sad pic.twitter.com/ru0g2ABTvc
— 💜 (@thefutxre) November 5, 2023
Poverty
— 🐍KBR KD GOAT (@TrolledByKBR) November 5, 2023
— Aaron (@Coach_Them_Up) November 5, 2023
Tom is so severely missed on every aspect of Patriots football. #Patriots
— N. Face (@FacetheFacts15) November 5, 2023
Everyone is fired. Everyone.
— Jon💪 (@UMotivesYT) November 5, 2023
— ɪᴍ.ʀɪʟᴇʏ シ ✞ ☘️ (@CookedByRiley0) November 5, 2023