New England’s defense has allowed just one offensive touchdown through four contests, tied for the fewest in the Super Bowl era. The NFL's top-ranked defense has surrendered just 6.8 points per game. (That 6.8 mark would be lower if not for the special teams and the offense surrendering a touchdown each in Week 3 versus the Jets)
Devin McCourty has an interception in every game this season, the first player to accomplish that feat since 2003. He leads the NFL in interceptions, while teammate Jamie Collins ranks second with three picks. As a team, the Patriots have 10 interceptions, double the amount of the next closest clubs (Giants, Bills and 49ers have amassed five interceptions).
J.C. Jackson was masterful in the Patriots' 16-10 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, becoming the first player since 1989 to record two interceptions and block a punt in the same game.
Our guy!— New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 29, 2019
J.C. Jackson's punt block leads to Matthew Slater's first career TD!#NEvsBUF | #GoPats pic.twitter.com/JiaeNrwHFB
Kyle Van Noy had the best game of any New England defensive player. He recorded eight tackles, two sacks and forced two fumbles. He was named Week 4's AFC Defensive Player of the Week.
The Patriots have allowed just 13 points on defense in 2019.
Patriots defense has allowed 13 points on 51 drives this season. It has also scored two TD, so they have allowed net -1 points on 51 drives.— Scott Kacsmar (@ScottKacsmar) September 30, 2019
They might stay in the negatives with this Washington offense. https://t.co/6UcFmzSDKD
Up next for the Patriots is a road tilt against the winless Washington Redskins (0-4). The Redskins rank 28th in total offense.
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