New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady says "there's no magic scheme" when talking about the team's struggles on Wednesday morning, according to NFL.com's Marc Sessler. Brady is averaging only a single touchdown pass and fewer than 200 passing yards per game through four contests this season.
Tom Brady continuing to struggle, fantasy value taking a hit
The Pats’ legendary quarterback hasn’t struggled this much since he took over as the team’s starter. We break down the fantasy implications.
Dilip Vishwanat
Fantasy Impact: Much has been made about the Pats’ struggles with regard to the team’s offensive line, especially the offseason trade of left tackle Logan Mankins. The reality is, a team that can’t block up front forces the quarterback to make quicker decisions, and thus make more mistakes.
Add Brady's challenges to the fact that neither Stevan Ridley nor Shane Vereen have impressed in the running game, and it's easy to see how defenses are able to key in on the team's receivers.
Unfortunately for Brady’s fantasy owners, there doesn’t seem to be a quick fix coming anytime soon. The team as a whole appears to be trending downward after years of consistently being one of the league’s elite squads.
