A statistical breakdown of the Patriots.
1st Qtr 5-4-2 (55-44) (5.0-4.0)
2nd Qtr 6-3-2 (96-48) (8.7-4.4)
3rd Qtr 3-6-2 (44-44) (4.0-4.0)
4th Qtr 8-0-3 (105-35) (9.5-3.2)
OT 0-1-0 (0-6)
Since week 5 the Patriots haven’t lost a game in regulation and have outscored teams 229-107, and during their 5 game win streak 175-50.
The Patriots have yet to be outscored in the 4th Qtr.
They are formidable and well built after an offseason cash splurge. Like so many Belichick teams the strength is the defense and the offense making minimal mistakes. It’s boring football but a proven strategy. Rookie Baremore is dominant. The running game is solid, and the OL TE & WRs can block.
Mac Jones aka Captain Checkdown is raw but he completes 70% of his passes and can hit the deep ball on occasion.
The formula to beat this Patriots team is similar to what we will need to do against the Colts Sunday. Sellout to stop the run, and force the QB to out dual Allen.