Patriots rookies contributing on defense
Patriots defensive rookies C. Jones/D. Hightower/T. Wilson combine for 15 tackles, 1 sack, 2 TFL, 1 FF, 1 FR for a TD, and 2 PBU’s.
— Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 9, 2012
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.