Week 2 scouting report: New England Patriots

• The Patriots lost 33-20 to the Dolphins on Sunday, dropping their season opener for the first time in 10 seasons. The streak tied for the third longest in NFL history.

• New England was outgained 222-67 in the second half, when it allowed 23 unanswered points. The Patriots led 20-10 halftime.

• The Patriots allowed 191 rushing yards to the Dolphins. Running back Knowshon Moreno had 134 yards and a touchdown on 24 carries.

• Cornerback Darrelle Revis leads the NFL with 111 passes defended since he entered the league in 2007.

• Tight end Rob Gronkowski has caught a pass in 51 consecutive regular-season games, the fourth-longest active streak by a tight end.

• The Patriots have an 11-game winning streak against the NFC North since realignment in 2002.

PLAYER SPEAK: QB Tom Brady

• Brady went 29 of 56 for 249 yards and a touchdown Sunday. He was sacked four times and lost two fumbles.

• On Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel: "I was lucky to be able to spend four years with him, and we've been great friends ever since. ... He works his butt off, loves the game and just works so hard to put himself in the position he's in."

• On coach Mike Zimmer's defense: "He's going to play to their strengths as players. That's what makes him such a great coach. He's got a great scheme. The guys really seemed to have learned it. They haven't lost a game, including the preseason, all year."

COACH SPEAK: Bill Belichick

• Belichick, 62, is one win away from becoming the sixth NFL coach with at least 200 regular-season wins.

• On Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner:  "Norv's an excellent offensive coach. He's had great success throughout his career as a National Football League head coach and offensive coordinator. There's a lot of challenges with what he does."

MASTER TESFATSION