New England Patriots

In three reviewed games, New England gained more total yards, but Buffalo averaged more yards per play and Jacksonville and Pittsburgh recorded more first downs.

Against Jacksonville and Pittsburgh, New England penalties increased the distance needed for a first down on possessions that later produced field goals.

Interceptions ended a possession at Jacksonville's 2 and a late New England possession against Seattle. A sack had increased the distance needed in the Seattle sequence before a partial recovery.

Opponent penalties shortened a third down or supplied fresh downs in three reviewed games; two of those sequences produced points, while the third ended in an interception.

New England outgained Buffalo, Jacksonville and Pittsburgh, including a narrow 317–315 edge against Jacksonville. It also held a rushing-yardage edge over Buffalo.

Christian Barmore's sack forced a fumble that Elijah Ponder returned for a touchdown, extending New England's lead against Pittsburgh.

New England's penalties increased the first-down distance on field-goal possessions against Jacksonville and Pittsburgh.

An interception ended a possession at Jacksonville's 2; another ended New England's late sequence against Seattle after a sack had increased the distance needed.

Jacksonville converted 8 of 12 third downs to New England's 4 of 12, despite the teams gaining nearly equal total yardage.