Scouting Report: Patriots Offense Getting Down And Dirty

Patriots offenseAs we’ve been doing for many years now, we break down the Pittsburgh Steelers’ opponent each week, telling you what to expect from a scheme and individual player standpoint. Like last year, Josh Carney and I will cover the opposing team’s offense. I will focus on the scheme, Josh on the players.

Today, our scouting report on the New England Patriots ahead of Week 3.

Alex’s Scheme Report

Patriots Run Game

It hasn’t been great but there’s a three-headed attack with starter Rhamondre Stevenson and rotational backs Antonio Gibson and rookie TreVeyon Henderson. As a team, the Patriots are rushing for 91 yards per game, 23rd in the league. Their 3.9 YPC is bottom-third in the NFL…