Patriots’ Offense Rises to Challenge

Have the Patriots resorted to becoming the antithesis of what they’re usually known for when it comes to offensive strategies? It’s hard to match Tom Brady’s laser passes and stretch-the-field plays, but Sunday’s game against the Jets showed new QB Matt Cassel taking baby steps from Brady’s, making just 23 pass attempts and, of those, only four that were 10 yards or longer. This small ball game the Pats’ offense partook in was incredibly successful, however, and Cassel went 7 for 10 in passes 0 to 5 yards. This fact makes fans question the fate of the New England offense: have the Patriots changed their offensive strategy for good?

While it’s yet unclear, one thing is for certain: the Pats’ offense is ready to go. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels says the Patriots are well past the offensive standard they set last year, as heavyweights Randy Moss, Wes Welker and Sammy Morris are already experienced and up-to-date on the team’s playbook. A few changes in the lineup (including the huge switch from Brady to Cassel) will continue to be a challenge for the still-dominating New England team this season, but Cassel just has to keep doing what he’s been doing and, perhaps, it will lead up to the kind of aerial attack we’re used to with Brady.

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