Following the Patriots’ 24-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday, Bill Belichick praised his defense’s dominant display.
“It was great,” said Belichick of New England’s effort in stopping Carolina. “I thought the [defensive] line did a good job, linebackers put good pressure on the quarterback.”
On a day when the Patriots forced three Sam Darnold interceptions, Belichick noted how run stops on early downs helped set up the right circumstances.
“Defensively, a real strong effort in the running game, and forced them into some passing situations,” Belichick pointed out. “We were able to convert on a few of those.