After Futher Review

On the play, Buffalo runs five vertical routes into the end zone from an empty formation against quarters…

Obviously, the Bills (Josh Allen) and the Ravens (Jackson/Henry) can press similar buttons against the Pats run defense…

That brings us to QB Drake Maye, who set a new career-high with 294 passing yards but was…

This time, they decide to pass off the motion, with Hawkins coming down to play man coverage on…

When the Patriots get third-and-pass situations, they’re playing more man coverage. Above, New England plays a third-and-3 in…

It appears that the Patriots are in quarters where they’re matching the backside routes like it’s man coverage,…

In this example, the Browns are running GF counter with two pullers. So, edge-rusher Anfernee Jennings crashes down…

On this third down, New England plays man-free with a six-man rush out of a double mug front…

Again, the Patriots tightened up defensively when needed. Later in the same drive as the first clip, Gonzalez…

Once the Patriots defense had Allen holding the ball, the reigning MVP began to get antsy in the…

Lastly, New England hasn’t had their outside corners travel much into the slot, with Gonzalez (right) and CB…

However, the run defense was again leaky on Pittsburgh’s game-winning drive. As mentioned, the Pats aggressively shot the…

Breaking Down QB Drake Maye, the Patriots Defense and Quick-Hit Film Notes From Sunday’s Loss to the Bills