After two weeks of tough sledding for the Patriots on the ground, New England finally got their rushing attack rolling in their win over the Jets.
For an offense that needs a potent running game this season, the Patriots managed only 164 rushing yards on 47 attempts in their first two games, ranking 27th in rushing average (3.0) and 26th in expected points added per rush (-0.24) by running backs, despite adding veteran Ezekiel Elliott to Rhamondre Stevenson in the backfield. With several injuries leading to constant shuffling along the offensive line, the Pats were also dead-last in run-blocking grade via Pro Football Focus (39.