Although defensive lineman Jarvis Green was credited with a career-high three sacks in Sunday's win, coach Bill Belichick pointed out that two of the sacks wouldn't have been possible without some important help.
On Green's first sack, which caused Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer to fumble, linebacker Mike Vrabel had the key assist. When Vrabel faked a blitz over the middle, it caused Bengals right guard Bobbie Williams to take his initial step to the left, allowing Green to fight his way past him on the other side.
On Green's second sack, defensive lineman Richard Seymour pushed left guard Eric Steinbach into the pocket, forcing Palmer to step up into Green's rush.