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Kyle Van Noy explains why Patriots' Super Bowl game plan was so effective

Kyle Van Noy explains why Patriots' Super Bowl game plan was so effective originally appeared on nbcsportsboston.com

How did the New England Patriots' defense hold the Los Angeles Rams to nearly 30 points below their scoring average in Super Bowl LIII?

By utilizing the art of deception.

You may have heard how de facto defensive coordinator Brian Flores sent in multiple plays to his defense: one look to show Rams quarterback Jared Goff and another to switch to with under 15 seconds in the play clock, after head coach Sean McVay's headset communication with Goff was shut off.