New England Patriots Defensive Stats
Season-to-date production through Week 8 from Stat Cracker's synchronized game and team data.
Recent Defensive Form
| Week | Opponent | Fantasy Pts | Pts Allowed | Sacks | INT | Takeaways | Yds Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7 | CHI | 2.0 | 30 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 424 |
| W6 | NYJ | 6.0 | 19 | 3.0 | 1 | 1 | 349 |
| W5 | LV | 6.0 | 17 | 3.0 | 0 | 1 | 329 |
| W4 | BUF | 5.0 | 26 | 1.0 | 1 | 2 | 344 |
| W3 | JAX | -1.0 | 35 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 319 |
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling DEF/DST forecast driven by Stat Cracker's saved Defense formula, future opponent and current team context.
AWAY @ Miami Dolphins
Why Stat Cracker likes this DEF matchup
The matchup remains favorable because sack opportunity, recent defensive form and strong opportunity currently outweighs strong opponent line play. The opponent has shown elevated sack exposure, increasing the defense's pressure ceiling.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Opponent Sacks Allowed • Recent Defensive Form • Opportunity
HOME vs Green Bay Packers
Why Stat Cracker sees balance in this DEF matchup
The matchup is relatively balanced, with no single advantage or concern strong enough to move the projection far from neutral. Green Bay Packers has an offensive-line profile that creates additional disruption opportunity.
Key Drivers: Opponent O-Line • Recent Defensive Form
AWAY @ Detroit Lions
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this DEF matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as a very tough matchup because the opponent offensive environment, despite recent defensive form. Current role, opponent strength and team context remain the primary inputs behind this forecast.
Key Drivers: Recent Defensive Form
Weekly DEF Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Rank | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | 9.5 pts | Pending | DEF #4 | AWAY @ MIA |
| 2026 Week 7 | 4.8 pts | 2.0 pts | DEF #18 | AWAY @ CHI |
| 2026 Week 6 | 11.1 pts | 6.0 pts | DEF #2 | HOME vs NYJ |
| 2026 Week 5 | 10.0 pts | 6.0 pts | DEF #6 | HOME vs LV |
| 2026 Week 4 | 5.7 pts | 5.0 pts | DEF #27 | AWAY @ BUF |
| 2026 Week 3 | 7.2 pts | -1.0 pts | DEF #26 | AWAY @ JAX |
| 2026 Week 2 | 8.5 pts | 15.0 pts | DEF #13 | HOME vs PIT |
| 2026 Week 1 | 6.6 pts | 6.0 pts | DEF #18 | AWAY @ SEA |