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The Jets (’10), Giants (’11) and Ravens (’12) played their base defense a total of 14 of 195 total snaps (7.2 percent) when they held the Patriots to 21 (garbage-time touchdown included), 17 and 13 points, respectively. The rest was nickel or dime defense with extra defensive backs. Basically, the defenses dared the Patriots to forego their passing attack and run the ball. The Patriots attempted to run the ball, but couldn’t do it effectively enough to pull the defenses out of playing coverage.

New England Patriots riding ground game led by LeGarrette Blount | The MMQB with Peter King

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The Patriots outscored the high-powered Broncos over the second half of the season by a 265-263 count. And a New England team that was 24th in scoring through the first month of the season (an average of 19 points per game through four contests) ended up tied for second in the league with 27.8 points per game, trailing only the 37.9 points per game put up by Denver

patriots – Plug-n-play Patriots: As personnel has changed, offense has succeeded by altering approach – WEEI | Christopher Price

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Three Phases of Impact: Revisiting Patriots Linebacker Jamie Collins’ Complete Game vs. Colts | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2014 NFL Draft

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Three Phases of Impact: Revisiting Patriots Linebacker Jamie Collins’ Complete Game vs. Colts | NEPatriotsDraft.com – 2014 NFL Draft

Great breakdown from OT on Collins’ breakout game! The biggest question is can he do it again this weekend? Consistency is one of the toughest things for a rookie to pick up and he has little margin for error against the Broncos.

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Speaking of animals, fullback James Develin and tight end Michael Hoomanawanui deserve special mention, because they were also phenomenal in the run game. Hoomanawanui played 100 percent of the offensive snaps (74) for the first time this season, while Develin was in for 35 plays, his second-highest play count, and both were absolutely crucial in the run game. Develin was a sledgehammer coming through the hole as the lead blocker, and crushed Darius Butler to pave the way for Blount’s first touchdown. Hoomanwanui struggled a couple times when lined up against Mathis in run blocking and pass protection but otherwise did a great job of sealing the edge and springing Blount. Blocking tight end Matthew Mulligan, who played a season-high 35 snaps, also performed admirably in the run game.

Patriots stuck with run game, even after slow start – Sports – The Boston Globe

Unsung heroes….

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Special teams captain Matthew Slater made the point that this will be the first road playoff game for the Patriots since 2006, which means everyone but kicker Gostkowski (joined Patriots in ’06), offensive lineman Logan Mankins (’05) and Tom Brady (’00) will be experiencing a road playoff game as a member of the Patriots for the first time.

Quick hits from the New England Patriots locker room – ESPN Boston

The Ravens game at the end of the season certainly showed this is a team that is capable of bringing their A game on the road, but their struggles through most of the year to play a full 60 minutes on the road are undeniable. They especially can’t afford a slow start like the one they had last time against the Broncos.

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