'); //-->
Back home
Boston Globe's Boston.com

Today
[an error occurred while processing this directive]

HEAD-TO-HEAD
Patriots numbers

NFL ranking
Per-game averages except for sacks, blocked field goals, interception touchdowns, and turnover ratio.

Offense
    Rank
Total yards 305.1 19th
Passing yards 193.1 22d
Rushing yards 112.1 13th
Points 23.2 6th
Kick returns 20.1 t-24th
Punt returns 13.3 2d
3d-down percentage 41.2 8th
4th-down percentage 41.2 19th
Red zone TD percentage 50.0 14th
Field goal percentage 80.0 t-13th



Defense
    Rank
Total yards 334.5 24th
Passing yards 218.6 24th
Rushing yards 115.9 19th
Points 17.0 6th
Kick returns 22.1 20th
Punt returns 4.8 2d
Sacks 40 15th
Red zone percentage 38.8 3d
Blocked field goals 3 t-1st
Interception touchdowns 5 t-1st



Notable individual numbers

  • Troy Brown is fifth in the NFL in receptions (101), 10th in receiving yards (1,199), tied for 13th in third–down receptions (24).
  • Antowain Smith is tied for fifth in scoring among nonkickers (78 points).
  • Tom Brady is sixth in quarterback rating (86.5%).
  • Brady completed the longest pass in the AFC and second-longest in the league when he connected with David Patten for a 91-yard TD (Oct. 21 against the Colts).
  • Troy Brown leads the league in punt return average (14.1 yards), including an NFL-high two touchdowns.


    Note: All figures are for regular season
    Source: NFL
  • [an error occurred while processing this directive]
     

     Search the Globe:      
    Today (Free) Yesterday (Free) Past month Past year   Advanced search

    © Copyright 2003 The New York Times Company

    | Advertise | Contact us | Privacy policy |