"After holding opposing running backs to under 50 yards in each of the first nine weeks, they gave up 53 to Sean Tucker last week, while Breece Hall hit that mark on Thursday. The run heavy offense of the Jets likely meant Hall was going to eclipse 50 yards no matter what, but Justin Fields's stat line is far more concerning for the Patriots' future."
"While running backs have been bottled up against New England, quarterbacks have had some more success. Fields is only the second high volume rushing quarterback the team has faced this year, the first being Josh Allen. His nine carries for 53 yards (5.9 per carry) led the Bills in their losing effort, and was his second highest rushing total on the year."
The New England Patriots extended their win streak to eight games with a 27-14 victory over the Jets. The defense largely performed well but showed cracks in run defense compared with early-season dominance. After holding opponents under 50 rushing yards for nine weeks, opponents have recently exceeded that mark, including Sean Tucker and Breece Hall. Justin Fields rushed 11 times for 67 yards and a touchdown, giving him the most rushing yards of any opponent this season. The Patriots have struggled particularly against scrambling quarterbacks, a matchup concern ahead of games against the Giants and rookie rusher Jaxson Dart.
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