New England Patriots diversify offense with power running game – NFL.com

You’re not going to find a better breakdown of the new evolution of Patriots offense than this one, with lots of great screen shots of offensive plays. Must Read!

The Patriots are tormenting opponents with a no-huddle offense that operates at a frenetic pace. Tom Brady routinely fields the snap within 15 seconds of the ball being set by the referee to limit the defense’s ability to substitute, significantly fatiguing the opposition over the course of the drive. This results in defenders losing their will to fight off blocks at the line of scrimmage, leading to huge gains by runners throughout the game.