INSIDE THE NUMBERS: A Look at Who Helped Set the Patriots 1st Down Record Sunday
Sunday the Patriots set a new franchise record for first downs converted in a game with 35, breaking the previous record they set back on October 28th 2007 against the Washington Rredskins.
From our stats database here's a list of each player who picked up a first down, along with their totals:
Wes Welker: 9
Stevan Ridley: 9
Brandon Bolden: 4
Danny Woodhead: 4
Brandon Lloyd: 3
Rob Gronkowski: 2
Deion Branch: 1
Shane Vereen: 1
Tom Brady: 1
Total from players: 34
Total By Rushing: 18
Total By Passing: 16
Total from penalties: 1*
*They also got a first down on a pass interference penalty on Joe Mays in the 3rd quarter, which was part of the final total.
TOTALS BY QUARTER:
1st Quarter: 8
2nd Quarter: 12
3rd Quarter: 9
4th Quarter: 6
