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Stat check

Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff October 30, 2008 04:45 PM

A look at some key NFL stats and where the Patriots rank among other clubs:

Points scored
21.8 per game
NFL rank: tied-16th

Points allowed
18.8 per game
NFL rank: 9th

Turnover differential
plus-3 (12 takeaways, 9 giveaways)
NFL rank: tied-10th

Third-down offense
41 of 98, 41.8 percent
NFL rank: 10th

Third-down defense
33 of 85, 38.8 percent
NFL rank: 18th

Red-zone offense (based on TD percentage)
13 of 26, 50 percent
NFL rank: 18th

Red-zone defense (based on TD percentage)
12 of 20, 60 percent
NFL rank: 25th

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  1. Not quite as pretty as last year, but you can't argue with 5-2. Thanks Mike for putting this up there, it's good to get some perspective.

    Posted by Jeff October 31, 08 11:15 AM
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