How big of a concern is the New England Patriots’ defense? – ESPN Boston

Filled with interesting stats like these:

The Patriots also held held their own in the red zone. While they’ve allowed their opponents 58 trips inside the 20 (third most in the NFL), only 81 percent of them have ended in scores of some sort. That’s the sixth-lowest rate in the NFL.

New England has six takeaways in the red zone, tied for second in the league behind the Falcons (seven). In terms of red zone touchdown-to-field goal ratio, the Patriots’ defense is around the middle of the pack (as compared to back of the pack in most other categories): 53.4 percent of opponent red zone trips ended in touchdowns, 18th best in NFL (average is 52.3 percent).

The Patriots allow 6.20 yards per play overall (31st in NFL), but in the red zone, that average drops to 2.61 yards per play (13th in the NFL).