Few NFL teams got more production out of their rushing offense in 2021 than the Patriots did.
New England had the eighth-highest run-play percentage among NFL teams (45.73), and it finished the season with the eighth-most rushing yards (2,151). The Patriots also totaled 24 rushing touchdowns, good for second-most in the league behind only the Eagles.
That strong running game helped New England to become a playoff team in 2021 and allowed the team to ease rookie starting quarterback Mac Jones into NFL action. The Patriots will likely look to repeat their success on the ground during the 2022 season, and they have the backfield weapons to make it happen.