Brady: Pats need to be much better in 'a lot of areas' after loss to Chiefs

The New England Patriots find themselves in unfamiliar territory. They currently own the worst record in the league.

Granted, only two teams have played in a game this season, but after a 42-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on opening night, the Patriots reside at the bottom of the standings.

"We just have to be a lot better in a lot of areas, starting with our attitude and competitiveness," Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said after the defeat. "We're going to have to do a lot better than tonight."

Brady threw 20 incompletions on the night. He went just 16-for-36 for 267 passing yards. He was missing trusty receiver Julian Edelman, who is out for the season with a knee injury, but knows the team can't use that as an excuse.

"We definitely have to play better. It's a long year, so we've got 15 games. We're going to have to do a better job, and (Edelman's) not coming back," Brady said. "So, the guys that are in there are going to have to do a good job. Every position that we have is going to have to do a better job than we did tonight."

Brady wasn't the only player having an off night. The team gave up 537 total yards, went just 5-for-15 on third down, and converted on only three of six trips inside the red zone.

"There was nothing really positive about anything that was done, so we've got to get back to work," Brady said. "We've got nine days before the next game, and hopefully we play a lot better than tonight."

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