A weekly look at where the Patriots rank in key statistical areas, with the big dip coming with the red-zone defense:
Points scored
This week: Tied-2nd -- 34.6 avg.
Last week: 3rd -- 36.5 avg.
Points against
This week: 27th -- 26.3 avg.
Last week: Tied-14th -- 22.5 avg.
Third-down offense
This week: 3rd -- 18 of 33 (54.5%)
Last week: 2nd -- 15 of 24 (62.5%)
Third-down defense
This week: 25th -- 16 of 37 (43.2 %)
Last week: 25th -- 12 of 26 (46.1 %)
Turnover differential
This week: Tied-8th -- Plus-2 (7 takeaways, 5 giveaways)
Last week: 3rd -- Plus 4 (5 takeaways, 1 giveaway)
Red zone offense (TD percentage)
This week: 4th (11 touchdowns/16 trips)
Last week: 4th (8 touchdowns/11 trips)
Red zone defense
This week: Tied-23rd (8 touchdowns/14 trips)
Last week: 14th (5 touchdowns/10 trips)