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Patriots Third Down Defense: 5/14 = 35% (solid)
Patriots Red Zone Defense: 0 TDs allowed in 2 attempts = very solid
Hard not to be impressed with the speed and physicality we saw, especially out of the rookie defenders. Maybe it’s a bit early but initially it looks like the Pats D has turned a corner.
The play of the quarter was a strip sack by top draft choice Chandler Jones, who turned the corner on Titans left tackle Michael Roos. The loose football was scooped by fellow first-round pick Dont’a Hightower, who returned it for a score. Not to be overlooked, second-round pick Tavon Wilson forced the first turnover of the season for the Patriots, with an interception of Jake Locker in the end zone. Wilson made the play off of a tip by cornerback Kyle Arrington, a classic example of executing the “tip-drill.” Impressive early returns from the Patriots’ rookies.
Jones strip sack, Hightower fumble recov six. Not a bad start to their careers.
Thank you annathisisme!
The ultimate OMFGTFB GIF!!!
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The line had its issues in the preseason, but now the team will be scheming protections and how/when to give certain guys help. I expect the line play to be better with or without Brian Waters.
BostonHerald.com » Report: Logan Mankins played all of 2011 with torn ACL
Wow. Now if he can just avoid the “down year after an acl” syndrome…
