Patriot League schools do not allow athletic scholarships, making it increasingly difficult to recruit.

Defensively, instead of punishing teams as they did last season, the Patriots have allowed a 100-yard rusher for five straight games.

The Patriots were allowing Bradshaw to get the touchdown so they would get the ball with some time remaining.

The Patriots did not allow Favre to roam outside the pocket.

As a result of this pass that officially lost 22 yards, the Patriots allowed a team record -7 gross passing yards on the game.

The Patriots (1-11) set a team record with their 10th consecutive loss and allowed six sacks.

The Patriots are allowing 3.5 yards a rush.

Over all, the Patriots allowed the Colts 446 yards and were clinging to a 3-point lead with under a minute remaining.

In the first 11 games, the Patriots allowed 46 pass plays of 20 yards or more.

Patriots have allowed 105 points in their last five games: 81 in the first half, 24 after intermission.