New England Patriots Defense: Is It Deep Enough in 2014?

September 28, 2014   ·   Randolph Charlotin   ·   Jump to comments

While the offense has struggled in 2014, the defense is off to a great start. After three games the New Englad Patriots are third in yards allowed (272.7), first in passing yards allowed (168.7) and fifth in points per game (16.3).
Injuries haven’t affected the defense’s performance so far. Linebacker Jamie Collins didn’t play against the Minnesota Vikings, and New England allowed just one touchdown on Minnesota’s first offensive possession. Not even defensive lineman Sealver Siliga’s early exit against the Oakland Raiders hurt the unit.
New England hasn’t allowed a touchdown in seven straight quarters. Maintaining that streak will be tough if injuries begin piling up.
Injuries crippled a defense that exhibited occasional dominance early last year, as defensive tackles Vince Wilfork and Tommy Kelly and linebacker Jerod Mayo all finished the season on injured reserve. The losses gutted the defense up the middle, and New England’s ...

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