How do the Patriots stack up?

A look at some key NFL stats and where the Patriots rank among all clubs:

Points scored
21.9 per game
NFL rank: tied-19th

Points allowed
19.4 per game
NFL rank: 9th

Turnover differential
Plus-2 (15 takeaways, 13 giveaways)
NFL rank: tied-15th

Third-down offense
64 of 144 (44.4 percent)
NFL rank: 8th

Third-down defense
53 of 122 (43.4 percent)
NFL rank: 27th

Red-zone offense (based on TD percentage)
38 trips, 19 touchdowns (50 percent)
NFL rank: 21st

Red-zone defense (based on TD percentage)
29 trips, 18 touchdowns (62.1 percent)
NFL rank: 29th