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the New England PatriotsKyle Van Noy Jersey offense has grown into one of the best in the NFL. The unit, which has scored at least 38 points in all of its last four games, now heads into Buffalo today to take on a Bills defense that has had to carry an anemic offense for much of the season. And while it failed to consistently lift the team over its first seven games, the group still has the ability to disrupt an offensive rhythm and make plays.In order for Tom Brady and company to stay ahead of the Buffalo defense, it will need to get off to a fast and keep its foot on the gas 60 minutes — and accomplish the following goals:Establish a presence on the groundThe Patriots will be without starting running back Sony Michel, who suffered a knee injury last Sunday and is considered week-to-week, but they should nevertheless try to run the football on a consistent basis. There are three reasons why this would make sense against a a Bills defense that has its strengths when it comes to stopping the pass and pressuring the quarterback:1. It helps New England control the tempo of the game.2. It keeps the defense honest and should also open up play-action.3. It worked very well for the Indianapolis Colts last week as they had 220 rushing yards.As a result, Kenjon Barner should see plenty of carries as the early down back with James White playing his usual role as a change-of-pace and receiving option. The Patriots could potentially also use wide receiver and kickoff returner Cordarrelle Patterson as a backfield player to mix things up for the Bills. Whoever they use: sticking to the ground game should tremendously help the offense wear down its opponent.Get Rob Gronkowski involved early and oftenThe NFL’s best tight end was limited in practice all week long, but is expected to be good to go tonight. If that is indeed the case and even if New England should decide to limit his overall snap numbers, Gronkowski should play a big role in the Patriots’ offensive game plan. Not only does the 29-year old have a successful history against his hometown team, he also matches up well with the Bills’ defensive scheme.While Buffalo has shown some man-to-man tendencies in the past, its defense is primarily based on zone-principles. This http://www.patriotscheapshops.com/cheap-authentic-trent-brown-jersey , in turn, means that the defenders need to be on top of their game when it comes to communication and diagnosis. The Patriots and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels have shown in the past that they know how to effectively counter zone coverages, which could lead to Gronkowski having a big day.He is not only a crisp route runner, after all, but also has a high football IQ and just like his quarterback knows how attack weaknesses in different coverage alignments. In the past, this has oftentimes led to big games against the Bills – and even with Sean McDermott at the helm, this did not change. The Patriots would be smart to go back to the well again today and have Gronkowski serve as a zone beater down the field.Play with a sound ball handling techniqueTaking care of the football is of course important no matter the opponent. Against Buffalo, however, the team will be tested in this area: as head coach Bill Belichick pointed out in his film breakdown of the Bills, the defense is as good as any in the league in going after the football. It is therefore imperative to not get sloppy in handing the ball on receptions, runs, quarterback drop backs and returns – something New England has not always done well this season as the team’s 13 giveaways through seven games reflect.Turnovers can quickly change a game’s momentum and against a team with a struggling offense can generate short fields and easy scoring opportunities. Just ask the Minnesota Vikings: the team was blown out 27-6 by the Bills after allowing 10 points off turnovers in the first quarter. Minnesota was never able to get itself out of the hole as the deficit played into the hands of the Buffalo pass rush. The last time the New England Patriots played the Green Bay Packers — week 13 of the 2014 season — David Andrews Jersey , the offense scored just 21 points and produced a comparatively pedestrian 320 yards of offense. Tom Brady and company will need to do better than that in order to win today’s game. How will they be able to accomplish that? Achieving the following three things would go a long way to helping New England defeat the visitors tonight.Be ready for the blitzThe Packers and defensive coordinator Mike Pettine love to utilize the blitz in order to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks. On the year, the team blitzes on nearly one third of its defensive snaps and Pettine’s creative approach to slowing down the passing game has helped the Packers register 3.3 sacks per game — tied for third best in the NFL — and pressure on almost 30% of drop backs.The Patriots need to be ready for Green Bay using extra rushers to create pressure. And while Tom Brady and New England’s offensive line have generally been good in this area over the last course of the season, they will face a different challenge today: the unit’s communication will be tested by the Packers and with starting right guard Shaq Mason out, the interior will feature a new body in veteran backup Ted Karras.When Karras filled in for Mason last week, he held up well. And with one week of practicing with the first-team line, the unit’s chemistry should work well considering the circumstances. It better does for New England’s offense not to fall victim to Green Bay’s aggressive pass rush.Don’t be afraid to use the running gameThe Patriots could again be without starting running back Sony Michel, who suffered a knee injury two weeks ago and is listed as questionable to play tonight. Even if Michel is out or limited, New England should try to run establish a presence on the ground. Not only would it help the team control the tempo of the game and neutralize the threat that the blitz brings, it also would attack one of Green Bay’s defensive weaknesses.On the year, the Packers rank below average in total yardage surrendered on the ground (834) and yards given up per carry (4.4). As a result, the Patriots should try to get the ground game going no matter the personnel in the backfield or up front, where the aforementioned Shaq Mason will not be available. No matter if it is Michel Elandon Roberts Jersey , Cordarrelle Patterson or James White, New England’s runners should see plenty of action.Challenge the middle of the fieldWhile Green Bay’s run defense has been inconsistent, the pass defense has been successful due to the pass rush and some disciplined play by the secondary. However, Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels should still not be afraid to test a defensive backfield that has lost one of its core members this week: on Tuesday, the Packers decided to trade away starting free safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix.Clinton-Dix was the only member of Green Bay’s secondary to be on the field for all 459 snaps so far this year, and one of three defensive backs to play more than 65%. With him out of the lineup, the Packers will field a new body in the deep and middle parts of the field. This, in turn, might lead to growing pains when it comes to communication and overall chemistry in the secondary — and potentially to coverage breakdowns.New England should try to test the secondary early and often by using seam routes or deep-field crossers with players like Rob Gronkowski (if available), Josh Gordon and Chris Hogan. Even though the Patriots’ offense is among the worst in the NFL when it comes to producing big plays, trying to go deep sounds like a good plan today.