Previewing the New England Patriots Offense
It could be argued that the 2021 NFL season was one of the best years that Las Raiders Coach Josh McDaniels had as offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots.
With a rookie quarterback, he was able to put together the league's sixth-best scoring offense.
Now that he's gone? Well, the Patriots offense has taken a nosedive in most key areas.
The Patriots are scoring around six less fewer per game than they did last season, and are bottom-third in the NFL in total yards per game.
Quarterback Mac Jones hasn't benefited from the downgrade in play-calling, has missed three games due to injury and has thrown only seven touchdowns against eight interceptions.
It's led to most of Patriots receivers not having big roles as a by-product, with none of them having more than 58 receptions this season.
That leading receiver isn't even a wide receiver, as running back Rhamondre Stevenson has stepped up to be their most consistent source of offense.
Stevenson has totaled 1,127 yards from scrimmage this season, but did have to exit the Patriots victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night due to injury.
If the injury hampers Stevenson in practice this week, then the Patriots would likely hope that their other starting running back, Damien Harris, could return from his own injury.
Regardless, the Raiders defense won't have to worry about dealing with many game-breakers when they play on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
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