Positional groupings

A look at the positional groupings utilized by the Patriots during Sunday’s win over the Dolphins:

4 WR/1 RB – 42 of 63 snaps
3 WR/1 FB/1 RB – 10 of 63
3 TE/1 FB/1 RB – 8 of 63
3 WR/2 RB – 2 of 63
1 WR/2 TE/1 FB/1 RB – 1 of 63

ANALYSIS: Bill Belichick made the point after the game that the Patriots stayed with a four-receiver approach because of a shortage at the tight end spot. ... It was interesting to see the 3 WR/2 RB package make its return, as that had not been called upon since the Oct. 1 game against the Bengals. The results were mixed -- Jabar Gaffney's 48-yard touchdown catch came out of that package, as did the second of Tom Brady's two interceptions. Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk were the two running backs. ... The 1 WR/2 TE/1 FB/1 RB package appeared to be a special installation at the goal-line, as that was the grouping that produced Randy Moss' second touchdown.