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Mostly NE Patriots & Fantasy Football
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Mostly NE Patriots & Fantasy Football
NFL all time leaders in punt return average
1. Marcus Jones (14.6)
2. George McAfee (12.8)
3. Jack Christiansen (12.8)
4. Claude Gibson (12.6)
5. Bill Dudley (12.2)
...
9. Devin Hester (11.7)
1. Marcus Jones (14.6)
2. George McAfee (12.8)
3. Jack Christiansen (12.8)
4. Claude Gibson (12.6)
5. Bill Dudley (12.2)
...
9. Devin Hester (11.7)
December 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
NFL all time leaders in punt return average
1. Marcus Jones (14.6)
2. George McAfee (12.8)
3. Jack Christiansen (12.8)
4. Claude Gibson (12.6)
5. Bill Dudley (12.2)
...
9. Devin Hester (11.7)
1. Marcus Jones (14.6)
2. George McAfee (12.8)
3. Jack Christiansen (12.8)
4. Claude Gibson (12.6)
5. Bill Dudley (12.2)
...
9. Devin Hester (11.7)
Defensive cash spent per point allowed in 2025.
Most efficient:
1. Eagles
2. Jets
3. Bengals
Least efficient:
1. Broncos
2. Texans
3. Colts
Most efficient:
1. Eagles
2. Jets
3. Bengals
Least efficient:
1. Broncos
2. Texans
3. Colts
November 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Defensive cash spent per point allowed in 2025.
Most efficient:
1. Eagles
2. Jets
3. Bengals
Least efficient:
1. Broncos
2. Texans
3. Colts
Most efficient:
1. Eagles
2. Jets
3. Bengals
Least efficient:
1. Broncos
2. Texans
3. Colts
Offensive cash spent per point scored in 2025.
1. Seahawks
2. Colts
3. Steelers
30. Eagles
31. Browns
32. Titans
1. Seahawks
2. Colts
3. Steelers
30. Eagles
31. Browns
32. Titans
November 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Offensive cash spent per point scored in 2025.
1. Seahawks
2. Colts
3. Steelers
30. Eagles
31. Browns
32. Titans
1. Seahawks
2. Colts
3. Steelers
30. Eagles
31. Browns
32. Titans
The Patriots are averaging 248 passing yards per game on offense in 2025. Patriots' opponents are giving up 199 passing yards per game to all other offenses.
November 10, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Patriots are averaging 248 passing yards per game on offense in 2025. Patriots' opponents are giving up 199 passing yards per game to all other offenses.
The 2025 season has been a breakout year for tight ends: the top 12 TEs are producing 88.9% of the fantasy points per game of the top 36 WRs — the narrowest positional gap since at least 2020 (previous peak: 79.5% in 2021).
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The 2025 season has been a breakout year for tight ends: the top 12 TEs are producing 88.9% of the fantasy points per game of the top 36 WRs — the narrowest positional gap since at least 2020 (previous peak: 79.5% in 2021).
Quarterbacks leading the league in converting time to throw into depth of target:
1. R Wilson
2. S Darnold
3. M Stafford
4. P Mahomes
5. D Jones
1. R Wilson
2. S Darnold
3. M Stafford
4. P Mahomes
5. D Jones
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Quarterbacks leading the league in converting time to throw into depth of target:
1. R Wilson
2. S Darnold
3. M Stafford
4. P Mahomes
5. D Jones
1. R Wilson
2. S Darnold
3. M Stafford
4. P Mahomes
5. D Jones
The Patriots run defense extends their NFL record streak to 9 games not allowing an opposing RB to rush for 50 yards against them. Quietly one of the most impressive performances of any defensive unit in the league this year.
November 3, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The Patriots run defense extends their NFL record streak to 9 games not allowing an opposing RB to rush for 50 yards against them. Quietly one of the most impressive performances of any defensive unit in the league this year.
Most yards per attempt when completing at least 71% of passes in a season
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Most yards per attempt when completing at least 71% of passes in a season
The Patriots combined point differential in the 1st and 4th quarters this year is +2
The Patriots combined point differential in the 2nd and 3rd quarters this year is +65
The Patriots combined point differential in the 2nd and 3rd quarters this year is +65
October 26, 2025 at 11:38 PM
The Patriots combined point differential in the 1st and 4th quarters this year is +2
The Patriots combined point differential in the 2nd and 3rd quarters this year is +65
The Patriots combined point differential in the 2nd and 3rd quarters this year is +65
The 2025 Patriots are the first defense since 1950 to not allow a running back to rush for 50 yards against them through the first 8 games of a season
October 26, 2025 at 11:34 PM
The 2025 Patriots are the first defense since 1950 to not allow a running back to rush for 50 yards against them through the first 8 games of a season
Drake Maye completed 21 of 23 passes today -- 91.3% is a single-game Patriots franchise record
October 19, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Drake Maye completed 21 of 23 passes today -- 91.3% is a single-game Patriots franchise record
The Patriots just swept a 3-game road trip for the first time in the Kraft era
October 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Patriots just swept a 3-game road trip for the first time in the Kraft era
Highest percentage of targets resulting in first downs (min 15 targets):
K Boutte - 70%
Ty Hill - 59%
G Pickens - 58%
D Kincaid - 58%
R Pearsall - 55%
A St Brown - 55%
T Kraft - 55%
J Smith Njigba - 54%
R Doubs - 54%
A Pierce - 53%
A Barner - 53%
J Waddle - 53%
K Boutte - 70%
Ty Hill - 59%
G Pickens - 58%
D Kincaid - 58%
R Pearsall - 55%
A St Brown - 55%
T Kraft - 55%
J Smith Njigba - 54%
R Doubs - 54%
A Pierce - 53%
A Barner - 53%
J Waddle - 53%
October 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Highest percentage of targets resulting in first downs (min 15 targets):
K Boutte - 70%
Ty Hill - 59%
G Pickens - 58%
D Kincaid - 58%
R Pearsall - 55%
A St Brown - 55%
T Kraft - 55%
J Smith Njigba - 54%
R Doubs - 54%
A Pierce - 53%
A Barner - 53%
J Waddle - 53%
K Boutte - 70%
Ty Hill - 59%
G Pickens - 58%
D Kincaid - 58%
R Pearsall - 55%
A St Brown - 55%
T Kraft - 55%
J Smith Njigba - 54%
R Doubs - 54%
A Pierce - 53%
A Barner - 53%
J Waddle - 53%
Justin Fields finished with more lost yardage on sacks (-55) than passing yards (45).
October 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Justin Fields finished with more lost yardage on sacks (-55) than passing yards (45).
The last time the Patriots offense scored 2 TDs in the first quarter of a game was October, 2021
October 12, 2025 at 6:05 PM
The last time the Patriots offense scored 2 TDs in the first quarter of a game was October, 2021
Most rushing yards allowed to a RB by the Patriots defense in 2025:
James Cook - 49
Chuba Hubbard - 49
Jaylen Warren - 47
Ashton Jeanty - 38
Trevor Etienne - 33
Devon Achane - 30
James Cook - 49
Chuba Hubbard - 49
Jaylen Warren - 47
Ashton Jeanty - 38
Trevor Etienne - 33
Devon Achane - 30
October 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Most rushing yards allowed to a RB by the Patriots defense in 2025:
James Cook - 49
Chuba Hubbard - 49
Jaylen Warren - 47
Ashton Jeanty - 38
Trevor Etienne - 33
Devon Achane - 30
James Cook - 49
Chuba Hubbard - 49
Jaylen Warren - 47
Ashton Jeanty - 38
Trevor Etienne - 33
Devon Achane - 30
Drake Maye: 1 minute left, driving for a field goal. QB takes the snap, feels immediate pressure. Don't put the ball at risk. Keep it in bounds to kill clock. Find the line of scrimmage and dive.
Where have we seen this before?
Where have we seen this before?
October 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Drake Maye: 1 minute left, driving for a field goal. QB takes the snap, feels immediate pressure. Don't put the ball at risk. Keep it in bounds to kill clock. Find the line of scrimmage and dive.
Where have we seen this before?
Where have we seen this before?
For 10 years consecutive, there had been at least 1 undefeated team after week 5. In 2025, the undefeateds have all been defeated. Parity in the NFL is strong and it's great for the game.
October 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
For 10 years consecutive, there had been at least 1 undefeated team after week 5. In 2025, the undefeateds have all been defeated. Parity in the NFL is strong and it's great for the game.
4 consecutive games with 200 passing yards, 73.3% completion percentage and 100 passer rating in a single season:
1. Tom Brady
2. Drake Maye
end of list
1. Tom Brady
2. Drake Maye
end of list
October 6, 2025 at 4:58 PM
4 consecutive games with 200 passing yards, 73.3% completion percentage and 100 passer rating in a single season:
1. Tom Brady
2. Drake Maye
end of list
1. Tom Brady
2. Drake Maye
end of list
Mike Vrabel has a career .556 winning percentage straight-up when his team is 7.5+ point underdogs
October 6, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Mike Vrabel has a career .556 winning percentage straight-up when his team is 7.5+ point underdogs
The Bills led the Patriots in:
- Time of possession
- First downs
- Third down conversions
- Total plays
- Total yards
.. but not points scored
- Time of possession
- First downs
- Third down conversions
- Total plays
- Total yards
.. but not points scored
October 6, 2025 at 3:37 AM
The Bills led the Patriots in:
- Time of possession
- First downs
- Third down conversions
- Total plays
- Total yards
.. but not points scored
- Time of possession
- First downs
- Third down conversions
- Total plays
- Total yards
.. but not points scored
Marcus Jones's 167 punt return yards is a new Patriots franchise record. The previous record (156) had stood for 49 years. The NFL all-time record is 207.
September 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Marcus Jones's 167 punt return yards is a new Patriots franchise record. The previous record (156) had stood for 49 years. The NFL all-time record is 207.
The last time the Patriots were winning by 21+ points at halftime was week 16 of the 2021 season. The Pats led Jacksonville at halftime 28-3 and would eventually win 50-10.
September 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The last time the Patriots were winning by 21+ points at halftime was week 16 of the 2021 season. The Pats led Jacksonville at halftime 28-3 and would eventually win 50-10.
Xavier Legette has been targeted 15 times in 2025. His longest reception was 9 yards against the Jaguars, but he only has 8 total receiving yards this season. 🤦
September 26, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Xavier Legette has been targeted 15 times in 2025. His longest reception was 9 yards against the Jaguars, but he only has 8 total receiving yards this season. 🤦
The last time the Patriots beat the Dolphins in Miami was Sep 15, 2019
September 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
The last time the Patriots beat the Dolphins in Miami was Sep 15, 2019