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Week 15 Patriots vs Steelers advanced stats: New England’s third down defense better step up its game

The New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are both fighting for a first-round playoff bye, were both set back by a loss in week 14, and will share the same field on Sunday. For the fourth time in the last three years, New England and Pittsburgh will square off with plenty on the line — and despite the Patriots’ recent run of success against the Steelers, the matchup projects to be a competitive affair

Let’s analyze it further by taking a look at some of the advanced stats heading into the game (courtesy of SB Nation’s Bill Connelly; for his methodology please click here).