Saturday, September 27, 2008

Patriots by the Numbers


When you look at the Stats of the Patriots over the last three games, fans should feel fortunate that the Patriots are 2-1! You just cannot point the finger at Cassel alone.

Points scored: # 26th (16.3 per game)

Points allowed: # tied-11th (19.3 per game)

Third-down offense: # 13th (17-of-42, 40.5 percent)

Third-down defense: # 31st (18 of 37, 48.6 percent)

Turnover differential: # tied-24th (minus-2, with 2 take-aways and 4 give-aways)

Red-zone offense(based on TDs scored when inside the 20-yard line):
# 27th (4-of-11, 36.4 percent)

Red-zone defense(based on TDs allowed when inside the 20-yard line): # 29th (6 of 9, 66.7 percent)

Patriots QB Cassel working on mechanics during bye week: QB Matt Cassel is using the bye week to work on his mechanics and how defenses are approaching the Patriots with him at quarterback. He is taking the advice of Tom Brady and remaining upbeat despite a lackluster performance last Sunday. "We have had conversations since last week. A lot of them just came down to, 'Look, it happens and there are going to be times when you lose. You just have to stay positive and know that you are going to come out and continue to work hard and get better.'"

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