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Three key matchups to watch as Patriots travel to Minnesota

By Fran Brown

Oct 16, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New England Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills (2) argues with the back judge after being flagged for a penalty against the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New England Patriots defensive back Jalen Mills (2) argues with the back judge after being flagged for a penalty against the Cleveland Browns in the second quarter at FirstEnergy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports /
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New England linebackers Matthew Judon and Ja’Whaun Bentley roar as they celebrate one of many quarterback sacks, this one in the first half. The New England Patriots hosts the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on Nov 6, 2020. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig]
New England linebackers Matthew Judon and Ja’Whaun Bentley roar as they celebrate one of many quarterback sacks, this one in the first half. The New England Patriots hosts the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium on Nov 6, 2020. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig] /

Key matchups for the Patriots in week twelve

Patriots pass rush vs. Minnesota left side

The Patriots continued to pressure opposing quarterbacks as they sacked Jets quarterback Zach Wilson four times. Once again, it was the usual suspects Matthew Judon and Deatrich Wise leading the charge as Judon upped his league-leading sack total to 13 and Wise now has a career-high 6.5 sacks on the season. The good news is they get a good matchup again in week twelve.

The Vikings lost starting left tackle Chrisitan Darrisaw to a concussion early in their 40-3 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday and left guard Ezra Cleveland had to leave the game early (he has not been listed on the injury report this week). Dallas’ league-leading pass rush was able to sack Minnesota quarterback Kirk Cousins seven times on Sunday and if the Patriots are able to get pressure Thursday night, it will help out the secondary immensely as they try to contain Justin Jefferson.

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