The defense seems predicated on having Vince Wilfork and Kyle Love swallow up double teams, allowing for Brandon Spikes and Jerod Mayo to make plays while edge rushers are allowed to get after the quarterback. As simple as it sounds, it works to perfection time and time again. Spikes and Mayo combined for 21 tackles Sunday and rookie Dont’a Hightower added seven more as well as a 10-yard sack.