Ted Johnson and Phil Perry, along with a little help from Needham High football players Joe and Trevor, break down how the Patriots defense’s use of a wide alignment all game long allowed Matthew Judon to secure a ‘safety’ on Zach Wilson late in the fourth quarter.
It looks like the New England Patriots will be without a veteran defensive lineman for a bit.
Daniel Ekuale has a torn biceps injury, ESPN's Mike Reiss reported Tuesday.
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Ekuale landed awkwardly during Sunday's Week 3 win against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. He was ruled out for the rest of the game at halftime. The Patriots also lost defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to an ankle injury in the 15-10 victory over the Jets.
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This isn't a good time for the Patriots to have multiple defensive linemen dealing with injuries because their Week 4 opponent, the Dallas Cowboys, have a strong rushing attack. The Cowboys are averaging 4.1 yards per carry and 147 yards per game on the ground, in addition to three rushing touchdowns in three weeks.
The Cowboys host the Patriots for a Week 4 matchup Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
