The New England Patriots broke their uncharacteristic two-game losing streak on Sunday night, re-asserting themselves in the landscape of the AFC. The 27-6 victory was a sight for Patriots’ fans sore eyes after back-to-back painful losses. Here are ??? reasons why the Patriots won in Week 14:
6. Rushing offense
Finally, the ground game got going for the Patriots in Week 14. For the first time since the win over the Washington Redskins back in October, the backfield passed the 100-yard mark. It was about time.
Before leaving the game with a hip injury, LeGarrette Blount had churned out 53 yards on 10 carries, including an impressive 17-yard burst.