Patriots embracing role of chaser after 3 straight losses
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, gives instructions to linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, right, gives instructions to linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Oct. 25, 2020 06:15 PM EDT
New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty, right, runs from San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (15) after intercepting a pass in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

New England Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty, right, runs from San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Taylor (15) after intercepting a pass in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Oct. 25, 2020 05:14 PM EDT