ESPN.com · Nov 29, 2016
Evolving Patriots' defense taking small steps in the right direction
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Some NFL defenses win with relentless pressure and a decisive knockout punch. Others take a more cerebral approach and ultimately win the fight by either a late knockout or decision.
The New England Patriots mostly fall into the latter category, with the most recent example coming in Sunday’s 22-17 victory over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
Chris Long's strip sack of Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick sealed the Patriots' win on Sunday.Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had 34 dropbacks in the game and this is how the Patriots rushed him:
2 rushers: 1 time
3 rushers: 14 times
4 rushers: 17 times
5 rushers: 2 times
