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Rams, Patriots Face Big Injury Hits After Losses

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 4:09 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Rams Avoid 0-2

The Los Angeles Rams aim to avoid a 0-2 start after a 27–7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Pass-rusher Myles Garrett will miss at least four games after knee surgery.
The New England Patriots lost 13–10 to Seattle and will be without A.J. Brown for four games.
Since 1990, only 12.2% of teams that start 0-2 have reached the playoffs, raising stakes for these clubs.

Summary

Cowboys' Debut Turmoil

Christian Parker's debut as Dallas defensive coordinator produced multiple breakdowns, including Jaxson Dart's fumble.
The Cowboys have not begun a season 0-2 since 2010, when Wade Phillips was dismissed after a 1-7 start.
Dallas holds a 25-5 home record against NFC East opponents since Dak Prescott became starter in 2016.
Dak Prescott needs four more touchdown passes to exceed Tony Romo's franchise record of 248.

History

Historical Context

After a 0-2 start in the 2001 season, the New England Patriots—led by rookie quarterback Tom Brady and coach Bill Belichick—won 11 of their final 14 games to finish 11-5, capture the AFC East, and defeat the 14-2 St. Louis Rams 20-17 in Super Bowl XXXVI on Feb 3 2002. The upset ended the AFC East’s 28-year Super Bowl drought.

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Rams Avoid 0-2

The Los Angeles Rams aim to avoid a 0-2 start after a 27–7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
Pass-rusher Myles Garrett will miss at least four games after knee surgery.
The New England Patriots lost 13–10 to Seattle and will be without A.J. Brown for four games.
Since 1990, only 12.2% of teams that start 0-2 have reached the playoffs, raising stakes for these clubs.

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