Fastrack · Packers Rout Patriots 45-27 in Blowout Win

The Packers beat the Patriots 45-27 on Sunday in Foxborough. Green Bay forced four turnovers and led 17-0 early.

372 passing yards, three touchdowns: Love went 23 of 29.
335 yards on 17 catches came from Christian Watson and Matthew Golden combined.
Three first-half interceptions: Maye finished 21 of 38, 299 yards, three touchdowns.
478 total yards marked Green Bay's season high and New England's most allowed.

Why it matters: New England fell to 5-4 after its second lopsided loss of the season. The other was 35-6 to the Jaguars in Week 3.

19 giveaways leave the Patriots tied for the league lead.
Rhamondre Stevenson, Ben Brown and Carlton Davis III left with knee injuries.

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Where they split: Coverage differs on how much blame Maye deserves, with some outlets citing a receiver's cut route and missing teammates.

Center coverage, 5 sources: The center focuses on Love's deep passing and on Vrabel and Maye accepting responsibility for the loss.

USA Today20mJordan Love totals four touchdowns in Week 9 Heavy2hMike Vrabel Offers Blunt Take on Patriots Blowout Loss to Packers Forbes4hThe Good, Bad And Ugly From The Packers’ Rout Of The Patriots News4Jax4hJordan Love accounts for 4 touchdowns, Packers force 4 turnovers in 45-27 win over Patriots Newsweek2hPatriots HC Mike Vrabel Points Finger at 2 Players After Loss to Packers

Left coverage, 3 sources: The left sees a Patriots team heading the wrong way, with Maye's regression and Gonzalez's struggles putting the season at risk.

The Boston Globe9mTom Brady’s analysis in his first game broadcasting the Patriots was illuminating Boston.com3hChristian Gonzalez picked a bad time for his worst game as a Patriot NBC News2hThey are last place in their own division — and a legitimate Super Bowl contender

Right coverage, 2 sources: The right frames the game as the worst loss of the Vrabel era and a reality check on playoff hopes.

Boston Herald3hDrake Maye believes he ‘messed up’ Patriots’ chances to beat Packers New York Post12hPackers vs. Patriots prediction: Jordan Love dominates quarterback battle opposite Drake Maye

What’s next: The Patriots play the Lions in Germany next week.

Games against the Bills, Vikings and Chiefs follow in early December.
How long will Stevenson and Davis be out with knee injuries?
Will cornerback Christian Gonzalez, signed to a $135 million extension, return to form?