The 2023 New England Patriots had a standout run defense, allowing only 3.3 yards per carry, which led the league and demonstrated their solid performance in stopping rushing attacks.
In contrast, the 2024 Patriots' run defense has seen a stark decline, giving up an alarming 5.3 yards per carry to the Arizona Cardinals, raising questions about the team's defensive strategies.
Post-game, Jerod Mayo downplayed the statistics, pointing out that a single big run play skewed the overall numbers, but he also acknowledged the broader issues affecting the defense.
Despite Mayo's remarks on the Cardinals game, the tape revealed widespread issues within the run defense, indicating that the problems ran deeper than just a few missed tackles or assignments.
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