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The season-opening numbers have to be taken with a grain of salt because they’ve come against teams helmed by rookie quarterbacks. But in both games, the defense has more than done its part, providing quality stops, plenty of turnovers and getting off the field regularly on third down. As a result, the early returns – the Patriots have yielded an average of 15.5 points in two games while holding the opposition to three offensive touchdowns in 29 defensive series – could provide some hope that a defensive renaissance is on the horizon for New England.
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3 Areas Where the Patriots Must Improve to Down the Buccaneers on Sunday
3 Areas Where the Patriots Must Improve to Down the Buccaneers on Sunday
Our Friday B/R column is up!
Bill Belichick – Voice of Genius (by patriotsfootballplc)
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Mario Williams, J.J. Watt lead NFL in new pass-rush statistic | The MMQB with Peter King
Mario Williams, J.J. Watt lead NFL in new pass-rush statistic | The MMQB with Peter King
Chandler Jones makes an appearance in the top-10 of MMQB’s new pressure metric. Pats are 9th overall. I’m impressed.
Patriots vs. Buccaneers matchup breakdown: CB Aqib Talib vs. WR Vincent Jackson – Going Deep – Boston.com
Great read on an intriguing matchup this weekend.
Since 2006, Jackson has played five combined regular season and postseason games against the Patriots, and has logged 27 receptions for 495 yards and three touchdowns. His 18.3 yards per reception is the second-highest for any receiver with over 10 receptions against them.
The Value of a Special Teamer: Matthew Slater’s Unsung Impact on Patriots | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2014 NFL Draft
Great stuff breaking down a player who doesn’t get enough love around here, but is the consummate Patriot and another player who left everyone scratching their head when Bill drafted him. He should get more credit for taking a player who didn’t even have a position in college and developing him into a team captain and Pro Bowl special teamer. Hope Slater is back soon, though I also hope I never see him return another kick in his career. He was too fond of the “head down, run really fast into tackler” style of kick returns.