New England Patriots: In-depth Week 3 game analysis

Week 3: Texans – Patriots Game Analysis

Sep 22, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount (29) celebrates his touchdown run against the Houston Texans with the End Zone Militia during the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 22, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots running back Brandon Bolden (38) and line backer Jonathan Freeny (55) celebrate a fumble recovery during the third quarter against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Brandon Bolden (38) and Jonathan Freeny (55) New England Patriots – Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports /

Plays of the Game

Special Teams Fumble Recoveries

There will be people that believe that these plays weren’t as big the Brissett TD run or Collins’ INT, but these plays helped put the Patriots in good field position and put points on the board. Bolden and Ebner may not see the field as much, but their snaps on special teams are more meaningful than most know.

Things to Improve On

Red Zone Offense

The Patriots were in the redzone three times, but only converted once. Three points are better than no points, however, their execution in the redzone will need to be better and likely will when TE Rob Gronkowski is more of a factor in the on-coming weeks.

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