"The New England Patriots defense ranks joint-ninth in the league in points per game, allowing just 20.2 per game. This mark puts them above last season's best unit, the Philadelphia Eagles, and not far off the second and third-ranked units of the 2024 Chargers and Broncos. Despite heavy investment in cornerback Carlton Davis and the duo of Milton Williams and Harold Landry as pass rushers, the Patriots haven't been a strong pass defense."
"Instead, their run defense has propelled the team to a top-ten defense. Robert Spillane was the key addition to run support; his 89.1 PFF run defense grade is sixth among all linebackers. The unit allows just over 85 yards per game, the fourth fewest in football. Additionally, they have yet to allow a 50-yard rusher in the first five weeks."
"Alvin Kamara, despite now being 30, is still a focal point of the Saints' offense. Just last season marked a career high in rushing yards, 950, to go along with six rushing touchdowns at an efficient 4.2 per carry. A further 68 catches for 543 yards and a pair of touchdowns further boosted his stats. With Spencer Rattler as the quarterback for the Saints, the passing offense is limited."
The Patriots rank joint-ninth in the league in points allowed at 20.2 per game, outperforming the 2023 Eagles and closing on top units like the Chargers and Broncos. The pass defense ranks 26th in yards allowed despite investments in Carlton Davis, Milton Williams, and Harold Landry. The run defense ranks top ten, allowing just over 85 rushing yards per game and no 50-yard rusher through five weeks. Robert Spillane’s 89.1 PFF run defense grade ranks sixth among linebackers. Alvin Kamara remains the Saints’ focal point with high rushing and receiving output, while Spencer Rattler limits the passing attack and the Saints lean on the run.
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