Defensive groupings: Arrington’s value – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
Defensive groupings: Arrington’s value – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston
- Sub defense: 730 of 1,086 snaps (67.2 percent)
- Base defense: 334 of 1,086 snaps (30.7 percent)
- Short-yardage: 22 of 1,086 snaps (2 percent)
Patriots’ adjustment in ground game flattened Ravens – Sports – The Boston Globe
Patriots’ adjustment in ground game flattened Ravens – Sports – The Boston Globe
Just an all-around impressive day in the run game, especially for Mankins, Kline, and Wendell, who helped the Patriots rush for 70 yards on 15 carries to the left side (4.7-yard average). Blount and Ridley were equally impressive in running through traffic. Of Ridley’s 54 yards rushing, 31 came after contact, an encouraging stat for someone working on his ball security. And we counted 26 yards after contact for Blount, who had 76 yards total. Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain and safety James Ihedigbo each missed a couple of tackles.
On vacation this week, but putting together a piece on B/R for tomorrow. Just might be a little more quiet here on the blog as I enjoy the good life. Live blog for the finale against the Bills coming this weekend as well.
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Merry Christmas Patriot fans!
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Patriots’ Pass Defense Has Improved Against Deep Ball, but Opposing Teams Have Not Taken Notice | New England Patriots | NESN.com
Great stats from Doug Kyed. Nice improvement this year, and really shows how well Devin McCourty has done on the back end.
Check out how the Patriots stack up this season on deep passes compared to the past two years below.
2013: 26-84, 30.9%, 9.25 YPA, 777 yards, 5 TDs, 6 INTs, 4 pass interference penalties
2012: 35-88, 39.8%, 12.1 YPA, 1,067 yards, 12 TDs, 9 INTs, 4 pass interference penalties
2011: 39-78, 50%, 15.7 YPA, 1,226 yards, 6 TDs, 3 INTs, 5 pass interference penalties