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Although teams have been able to pass against New England, that stat should be overlooked. The defense will give up yards through the air at times, but will also take the ball away. The patriot defensive players are always looking to strip the ball, force fumbles, get interceptions and etc, whatever they can do to cause turnovers. Examples are plays such as Sterling Moore knocking the ball away from Demeryius Thomas the first play against Denver, like he did on Lee Evans in the AFC Championship game last year. Another are the two forced fumbles that Rob Ninkovich cause while sacking Peyton Manning for one play, then stripping McGahee on another late in the game. Brandon Spikes is also pretty crafty at this two whenever the opportunity presents. And Vince Wilfork, is becoming legendary, making at least two huge game changing plays during the course of a game. They are very tough against the run with those huge defensive linemen and linebackers and stingy against the pass, even while giving up yards. The opposing offense will have to stay clear of sacks that are often stripped for fumbles while playing New England, ball security during run plays and disguised coverages while attempting to pass downfield. Also note that New England shutout Peyton Manning for almost the entire game without standout rookie Dont'a Hightower, and starting safety Steve Gregory who has been solid.
Devin McCourty - 3 INT's
Steve Gregory - 1 INT
Tavon Wilson - 2 INT's
Jerod Mayo - 1 INT
Vince Wilfork - 1 caused INT after hit
Sterling Moore - forced fumble and recovery
Rob Ninkovich - 2.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles
Chandler Jones - 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
Dont'a Hightower - 1 sack, fumble recovery for td
Devin McCourty - 3 INT's
Steve Gregory - 1 INT
Tavon Wilson - 2 INT's
Jerod Mayo - 1 INT
Vince Wilfork - 1 caused INT after hit
Sterling Moore - forced fumble and recovery
Rob Ninkovich - 2.5 sacks, 3 forced fumbles
Chandler Jones - 3 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
Dont'a Hightower - 1 sack, fumble recovery for td