's Patriots are 2-3, and he's carrying the blame on his wide shoulders.Newton owns a 2-2 mark Carlos Lee Jersey as a starter in his first season in New England, completing 68.1% of his pa ses for 217.8 yards per game and two touchdowns. He's also scored five times in the red zone, putting together a statistical line impre sive enough .Much of that line was built in the first two weeks of the Lance McCullers Jersey season, though, with Newton completing 17 of 25 pa ses for 157 yards and throwing two interceptions in an 18-12 lo s to Denver, a team that previously boasted just one win, in Week 6. That lo s followed a bye week, which came after a 36-20 win over Oakland in which Newton was largely pedestrian, completing 17 of 28 pa ses for 162 yards, one touchdown Gerrit Cole Jersey and an interception."I just haven't been good," Newton said, . "I haven't matched enough good plays together for my liking. That's what it comes down to. When I mean 'good plays,' I mean right reads, I mean ball positioning, I mean making guys mi s. The whole gamut of how I play."I know what I'm capable of. My standard is extremely high and I haven't been meeting it. My personal standard. That's how I feel."It's encouraging to hear Newton accept blame for New England's struggles, even if the responsibility extends far beyond Alex Bregman Jersey his performance. The Patriots have been banged up on the offensive Jeff Bagwell Jersey line and were forced to adjust to a rescheduled game against Kansas City, as well as a one-week swap at quarterback, with stepping for Newton while he was unavailable.Newton is entirely available now, though, and his first outing following his time on the reserve/COVID-19 list left a lot to be desired. With guard and center available in Week 7, Newton knows there's no longer a valid excuse for his team's struggles."Our excuse basket is running real low," Newton said, . "We've got enough to compete with anybody. And I mean anybody."New England Mike Scott Jersey 's attempt to return to .500 arrives Sunday when the Patriots host the San Francisco 49ers.