NO PASSING ZONE
3
The number of touchdown passes the Patriots have given up through eight games, the fewest in the NFL.
12
The number of interceptions the Patriots have recorded so far this season, ranking second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL. Only Kansas City (18 picks), Minnesota (17) and Tampa Bay (13), have more interceptions than New England.
NO PICKING ZONE
132
The number of consecutive passes Tom Brady has attempted since throwing his last interception at Washington (09/28/03).
4
The number of consecutive games Brady has played without throwing an interception.
6
The number of interception-free games Brady has recorded this season, all coming in Patriots victories.
7.3
The average number of points the Patriots have allowed in their last three games.
THE KRAFT ERA
98
The number of consecutive Patriots preseason, regular-season and postseason home games that have been sold out since Robert Kraft bought the team in 1994.
202
The number of consecutive Patriots games that have been televised locally.
67-33
The Patriots record at home since 1994, including preseason, regular-season and postseason games.
13-3
The Patriots record at Gillette Stadium, including preseason and regular-season games (.813 win pct).
THE BELICHICK ERA
29-11
Bill Belichick's record in his last 38 games as the head coach of the Patriots (.718 win pct). It's the best record of any NFL head coach over that span.
34-25
Bill Belichick's overall record as head coach of the Patriots, including the playoffs.
.569
Belichick's winning percentage as Patriots head coach, establishing the highest winning percentage of any coach in franchise history, including postseason games.
NOT HALF BAD
15
The number of consecutive games the Patriots have won when leading at halftime.
18-1
The Patriots record in their last 19 games in which they have led at halftime.
21
The number of consecutive games the Patriots have won when leading after three quarters.
THIRD DOWN DOMINANCE
4
The number of times the Patriots have held their opponents under 30 percent on third downs this season.
3
The number of times the Patriots held their opponents under 30 percent on third downs all of last season.
10-1
The Patriots record in their last 11 games when holding their opponents under 30 percent on third downs.
WHAT A RUSH
1,726
The Patriots projected season rushing yardage total for the 2003 season if they keep up their pace of 108 yards per game.
1
The number of times in the last seven years the Patriots have run for more than 1,726 yards in a season (2001, 1,793 yds).
5
The number of times the Patriots have broken 100 yards rushing as a team so far in 2003.
5
The number of times the Patriots broke 100 yards rushing as a team in 16 games last season.
TURNING OVER WINS
6-0
The Patriots' record this season when they maintain a positive or even turnover differential.
0-2
The Patriots' record when they turn the ball over more than their opponents.
17-2
The Patriots' record since the beginning of the 2001 season when they maintain a positive turnover differential.
8
The Patriots' turnover differential this season, good for second in the AFC .
BROWN'S MILESTONES
214
The number of punt returns Troy Brown has made in his career.
1
Brown's rank on the Patriots' all-time leading punt returners list. He passed Irving Fryar with his 207th punt return against the Titans (10/05/03).
445
The number of receptions Brown has made in his career.
45
The number of receptions Brown needs to move ahead of Ben Coates (490) into second place on the Patriots all-time reception list.
