Just thinking about next week. Trying to understand what NE does well and weaknesses. My initial thoughts.
Defensively looking at statistics the are bottom ten 22nd against the pass and top 10 against the rush. Scoring D they are similar to us around 8. Their division is pretty weak offensively though which benefits their stats. I think they are last in the league in sacks by their D....that is a good sign for Rivers and our Offense. After Ravens stifling D I think we have a far better chance to run the ball and pass equally to keep brady off the field.
Offensively they are a top 10 run team and a top 10 pass team. I think they can lead either way. They are protecting Brady well but I dont see their division as strong in pass rush talent. That said I think Gus has to find ways to get to Brady. Wondering if the safety D we used today might not be a bad approach as it gave us speed on D but also flexibility against the pass.
Thoughts?
Defensively looking at statistics the are bottom ten 22nd against the pass and top 10 against the rush. Scoring D they are similar to us around 8. Their division is pretty weak offensively though which benefits their stats. I think they are last in the league in sacks by their D....that is a good sign for Rivers and our Offense. After Ravens stifling D I think we have a far better chance to run the ball and pass equally to keep brady off the field.
Offensively they are a top 10 run team and a top 10 pass team. I think they can lead either way. They are protecting Brady well but I dont see their division as strong in pass rush talent. That said I think Gus has to find ways to get to Brady. Wondering if the safety D we used today might not be a bad approach as it gave us speed on D but also flexibility against the pass.
Thoughts?
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