With the game with the Redskins looming on Sunday at home, this is a good time to check out some of the more interesting numbers for the Patriots. Thanks to the Patriots media department for putting together a nice snapshot of these in their game release this week.
The last time these two teams met, Washington had the #9 rated defense in the NFL. But Tom Brady threw for 357 yards and three touchdowns in that matchup, leading the Patriot to a 34-27 win.
Other numbers this include:
1.2: Average yards per rush by the Dolphins in last week’s 36-7 Patriots win.
8.5: Sacks by Chandler Jones thus far in 2015, the most in the NFL
10: Receptions by Rob Gronkowski in the 2011 meeting vs Washington. Gronk had 160 yards receiving and two TDs in that matchup.
15: Rushing yards by Miami, they had gained over 300 in the two games prior.
15: Years since the Patriots have been swept by a division opponent. Last week’s win over the Dolphins ensures that the streak continues as the Pats are 3-0 in divisional play.
16.6: Average margin of victory for the Patriots in 2015.
19: Games that Tom Brady has thrown for at least four TDs and no interceptions.
20: Straight home wins vs non-divisional opponents, last loss November 2008 vs Pitt.
26: Number of sacks by the Patriots in 2015, 2nd in the NFL (Denver 29)
27: Number of straight quarters that the Patriots have scored in during the 2015 season.
43: Wins vs the NFC since 2002, the Patriots record of 43-10 vs the NFC is the best record vs non-divisional opponents since 2002.
47-4: Patriots record in their last 51 home games
60: Number of touchdown passes from Tom Brady to Rob Gronkowski, the second most btw a QB and TE behind Philip Rivers and Antonio Gates (74).
69: The number of 300 yard games thrown by Tom Brady, the Patriots record in those contests is 58-11.
78: Number of straight wins at home by the Patriots when leading at halftime.
We’re on to Washington…
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A former US Army Special Forces NCO and Officer, Steve has been following the Patriots since their days at Fenway Park. Steve has worked in the film industry and wrote as an Military Editor at SpecialOperations.com, 1945.com as a reporter for the Millbury Daily Voice, Millbury-Sutton Chronicle, and the Grafton News. He's also a member of the Pro Football Writers of America (PFWA)
