The Patriots’ running game was largely marginalized against New York on Thursday night, as the Jets limited them to just 63 yards on 15 carries. So it’s time to call an audible. In this four-part series, instead of focusing on New England’s running attack, let’s look across the way at the guys Robert Kraft pays to stop the rush.
Defending against the run is an art form of sorts – a
choreographed routine where each participant has a role to play. If one fails to perform, the whole company will be out of sync...
When each defender does. his. job. and makes correct reads, employs proper adjustments, and executes fundamentals, an offense’s opportunities for a successful run can evaporate quickly.
