Patriots endure 1st-half shutout for first time since 2013
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The New England Patriots could use Tom Brady any time now.
For the first time since 2013, the Patriots were held scoreless in the opening half of a game. They entered the locker room trailing 13-0 against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Last time Patriots were shut out at home at halftime: Week 14 of 2013 vs Browns (Patriots still won game 27-26 after being down 6-0 at half)
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It didn't take fans long to realize their team was in trouble in this one, showering the Patriots with the unfamiliar sound of boos.
The typically-stoic head coach Bill Belichick even took his frustrations out on a sideline tablet.
Maybe the most telling stat: Rob Gronkowski, zero catches.