Patriots vs. Rams final score, instant analysis from failed comeback attempt

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The New England Patriots welcomed the Los Angeles Rams to Gillette Stadium on Sunday for a Week 11 matchup, and Jerod Mayo's team was handed their eighth loss of the season, falling 28-22.

New England's defense was horrendous in this contest. They allowed Matthew Stafford to complete 66.7% of his passes for 295 yards and four touchdowns. They also surrendered 107 yards on 5.4 yards per attempt to the duo of Kyren Williams and Blake Corum.

The Patriots' game plan didn't make much sense, as they had Christian Gonzalez lined up on the boundary against DeMarcus Robinson for most of the game. That allowed Puka Nacua and Cooper Kupp to make play after play all afternoon.

Alex Van Pelt's offense was up-and-down.

Drake Maye completed 75% of his passes for 282 yards, two touchdowns and an interception that ended a late comeback attempt in the fourth quarter. He had six targets catch at least four passes, including Kendrick Bourne, Hunter Henry, DeMario Douglas, Austin Hooper, Kayshon Boutte and Rhamondre Stevenson.

Maye's two touchdowns went to Bourne and offensive tackle Vederian Lowe on a trick play.

The rookie quarterback also lost the ball on a strip-sack after his left guard (Michael Jordan) and center (Ben Brown) were unable to pick up a twist.

New England's trio of running backs (Stevenson, Antonio Gibson and JaMycal Hasty) rushed for 93 yards on just 3.6 yards per attempt. Maye rushed for 27 yards on three carries and cornerback Marcus Jones rushed once for five yards.

Mayo and his staff will be questioned for the decision-making in this game, including Gonzalez's role, red-zone play-calling and special teams decisions.

The Patriots now carry a 3-8 record and will take on the Miami Dolphins next week at Hard Rock Stadium.