"Most of us recall the glory days of Gillette Stadium, when the home of the New England Patriots was a house of horrors for opposing teams. Nowadays, whenever opponents come into Foxborough, it feels more like a glorified bye week. The embarrassing home losses have outweighed the dramatic wins over the last few years. Brady is no longer running under the Gillette bridge, pumping his fist. The quarterback's 121-24 record in Foxborough feels like a lifetime ago."
"The problems that have plagued the Patriots in recent years resurfaced in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh. The Patriots have suffered some disappointing losses at Gillette Stadium over the last couple of seasons. A few that stand out include a 34-0 pasting by the Saints in 2023, a rain-soaked 17-3 loss to the Jets in Bill Belichick's final game as New England's head coach - New York's first win over the Patriots in 15 tries - and a 40-7 drubbing by the Chargers late last season."
"The sad irony of Sunday's game is this. The Patriots wore their throwback Pat Patriot uniforms. Given how much New England was shooting itself in the foot - five turnovers, including four lost fumbles - it gave fans flashbacks to the days of the late 1980s and early 1990s when the team stunk. Thankfully, Drake Maye is no Hugh Millen."
Gillette Stadium no longer provides a consistent advantage for the New England Patriots, with recent seasons marked by surprising and lopsided home losses. The team has committed costly mistakes at home, including multiple turnovers and blown fourth quarters, which have eroded fan enthusiasm and attendance patterns. High-profile defeats include a 34-0 loss to the Saints, a 17-3 rain-soaked loss to the Jets in Bill Belichick's final game, and a 40-7 loss to the Chargers. A Week 4 home game vs. the Carolina Panthers offers a clear opportunity to halt the slide before a looming three-game road stretch.
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