Patriots' Chase Ryland brutally misses game-tying field goal as disastrous season continues

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The Patriots' season continues in turmoil, as rookie kicker Chad Ryland missed a 35-yard, game-tying field goal and New England fell to the New York Giants, 10-7, on Sunday. 

Head coach Bill Belichick dealt with quarterback troubles all game long, as he started the game with Mac Jones under center before more turnovers from the first-round pick led to yet another benching in favor of Bailey Zappe. 

In a game filled with punts and miscues, the Patriots finally got the offensive drive they needed at the end of the game, as they made their way to the Giants’ 17-yard line with six seconds left to play. 

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Mac Jones of the New England Patriots during the New York Giants game at MetLife Stadium on Nov. 26, 2023, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Elsa/Getty Images)

With the Giants having a 10-7 lead, Ryland came in to tie the game and send it to overtime. But when he stepped into the kick, it was completely off line from the start. Ryland snap-hooked it wide left and the Giants were elated on the sideline, as they came away with back-to-back victories in a season that has also been turbulent. 

The Giants, after defeating the Washington Commanders last week, are now 4-8, while the Patriots move to 2-9. 

Belichick was noncommittal on a starting quarterback throughout the week, telling Jones and Zappe to both be ready on Sunday. His decision was to go with Jones, who came into this game with an even 10 touchdowns to 10 interceptions. He’s had terrible turnovers in his third season, and that trend continued on Sunday. 

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