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Balancing act

Posted by Mike Reiss, Globe Staff December 19, 2008 11:05 AM

The Patriots' opponent this Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals, is the most unbalanced team in the NFL in terms of offensive approach.

They've attempted 560 passes and 306 rushes, for a differential of 254.

Here is a look at the top 5 "unbalanced" teams in the NFL, with their differential:

  • Arizona -- 254
  • New Orleans -- 190
  • Indianapolis -- 189
  • Denver -- 176
  • Philadelphia -- 164

    As for the Patriots, they're one of the league's more balanced teams, with 63 more passes attempted than rushes attempted.

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    1. It is funny to think of the Patriots as a balanced team. They seem to always be in 3 wide shotgun.

      Posted by tony December 19, 08 11:47 AM

    1. That is a lot of chucking that pigskin !

      Mike, how does that compare to the Patriots differential of last year when they threw the ball alot ? And, how close is that to the NFL record for passes attempted in a season ?

      GO PATS

      Posted by Blair from Canada December 19, 08 11:56 AM

    1. Snow would be tremendous

      Posted by Nick C. December 19, 08 01:27 PM

    1. SNOW TREMENDOUS??? MATT CASSELL IS A CALIFORNIA GUY!!!! WHO SAYS
      HE'S GOING TO BE ANY BETTER OFF IN WEAWTHER LIKE THAT, THAN ARIZONA????

      Posted by JOHN COONNORS December 20, 08 09:49 PM
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