Following the 24-6 win over the Panthers, the Patriots have their first three-game winning streak since starting the 2019 season 8-0.
But as has been the case after every game this season, Patriots quarterback Mac Jones wasn't satisfied with his own performance.
With that being said, he did praise the rest of the team, especially the defense.
“I think just talking with the older guys on the team and the coaches, obviously getting a win on the road in the NFL is really hard to do and we’ve done a good job of that this year," Jones told reporters. "I am just proud of everybody and how they played. The defense played lights out. Definitely feel like I could do better. I just have to look myself in the mirror and figure out what I can do better.
"But, I don’t think we’ve quit. We’ve just tried to play the full 60 minutes to the best of our ability and I think it’s a great example of a good team win. The defense, they did exceptional. Hats off to them. I am super happy for those guys and hopefully we can continue to play well.”
The Patriots defense allowed just six points, forced three turnovers and scored a touchdown on J.C. Jackson's pick-6.
Meanwhile, the Patriots offense was led by the running backs. Of the 273 total yards, 220 of them were courtesy of the backs -- Damien Harris, Rhamondre Stevenson and Brandon Bolden.
“They did a good job running the ball," Jones said. "We got ahead and tried to milk the clock a little bit. That’s kind of how the game went. They did a good job blocking up front, as usual. Offensive line, great job in the running game and in the passing game, too.”
The 5-4 Patriots will have a big game this week at home when the 5-4 Browns come to town.
