The Patriots have fielded one of the NFL’s top defenses this season. While they rank both 6th overall and 6th in points allowed, the Pats are tied with the Broncos for most sacks in football with 47.
“These guys are very good. They play well together, they know what’s going on,” said offensive coordinator Chan Gailey. “The linebackers kind of make it all happen. They’re the ones that kind of orchestrate the whole thing up front and create a lot of problems for a quarterback. They’re what 6th in the league now? It’s the best overall defense I can remember in New England for a while.