FOXBORO — While the focus of the Patriots’ offense begins and ends with Tom Brady — New England has averaged 34 points per game since he returned — when it comes to Sunday’s showdown with the Seahawks at Gillette Stadium, the most important element of the Patriots' offense could be in the backfield.
LeGarrette Blount is on pace for a career year with 161 carries for 609 yards and nine touchdowns, a stretch that includes three games of 100-plus yards. Despite the fact that he’s pushing 30, Blount is in the top 10 in most major rushing categories, including yards (10th), yards per game (eighth with 76.