{"id":93298,"date":"2021-11-30T21:27:15","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T02:27:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/?p=93298"},"modified":"2021-12-02T20:53:03","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T01:53:03","slug":"patriots-notebook-pats-need-mac-jones-offense-to-execute-better-in-scoring-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/patriots-notebook-pats-need-mac-jones-offense-to-execute-better-in-scoring-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots Notebook: Pats Need Mac Jones, Offense to Execute Better in Scoring Zone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones\u2019 final stat-line was terrific against the Titans on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jones threw for a career-high 310 yards on 32 attempts (9.7 average), two touchdowns, an EPA per drop-back in the 87th percentile, and a +8.3 completion over expected. Jones had five passes of 20-plus yards (removing screens), showed off his advanced understanding of New England&#8217;s passing concepts, and led the Pats offense to points on eight of their ten drives (excluding kneel-downs).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New England\u2019s offense led by Jones moved the ball all afternoon, yet Pro Football Focus made headlines when they gave Mac his lowest overall grade of the season (51.9) despite a career-high in passing yards.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A realist will admit that the Patriots were good enough to beat a banged-up Titans team but will need a better effort against Buffalo and beyond. Even if we accept that, it doesn&#8217;t make it Mac&#8217;s worst performance of the year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Although saying it was\u00a0<em>that\u00a0<\/em>bad for Jones was harsh for our taste, a fair criticism of Mac&#8217;s performance is that he left points on the field with uncharacteristically poor accuracy and a few sloppy decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Drives ending in field goal attempts is an ongoing issue with the Patriots offense. This season, they&#8217;re the only team in the NFL whose percentage of drives that finish in field goals eclipses 19% (24.4%). The Pats are number one in scoring efficiency at 49.6%, but only 25.2% of those are touchdown drives (13th in NFL).<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Obviously, it wasn\u2019t all on Jones because nothing is ever all on one player, but he was part of the problem at times (he was also a major part of the reason why the Patriots were in position to score touchdowns in the first place).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s take you through three of the stall-outs for the Pats following their opening drive TD.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Drive two<\/strong>: Mac drove the offense to the TEN 8 with four-straight completions for 71 yards, so naturally, McDaniels runs it twice on first and second down. Some habits will never die.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 788px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-93298-1\" width=\"788\" height=\"441\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/HenryEZTarget.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/HenryEZTarget.mp4\">https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/HenryEZTarget.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On third-and-four, Hunter Henry has a chance on a shallow crosser against man coverage if Mac puts the ball in his catch radius. Instead, Jones throws an uncatchable pass out of bounds without much pressure in his face. Field goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Drive four<\/strong>: the defense forces a fumble, then the Pats offense gains 40 yards on consecutive plays (helped by a 15-yard facemask penalty) to get down to the TEN 26.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 788px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-93298-2\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ct1pmh.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ct1pmh.mp4\">https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ct1pmh.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Facing another third down, Henry smokes Titans safety Kevin Byard on a corner route, and Jones is on it with the read. But his mechanics are off in the pocket with his body pointed straight upfield rather than stepping towards Henry, and he overthrows a walk-in touchdown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>Drive six<\/strong>: Coming out of the half, the Pats have great starting field position thanks to a good return by Gunner Olszewski and a penalty. Jones then hits Jonnu Smith for a 20-yard completion followed by two positive runs by Damien Harris to get into the red zone.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 788px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-93298-3\" width=\"788\" height=\"442\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MacRZSequence.mp4?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MacRZSequence.mp4\">https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/MacRZSequence.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Then, Jones has a three-play sequence where he nearly throws a backward pass resulting in a fumble to Kendrick Bourne, has a dropped interception by a Titans linebacker, and scrambles well short of the sticks on third down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Evan Lazar&#039;s Film Review: Mac Jones Sets New Career-High In Yards vs Titans\" width=\"788\" height=\"443\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_Eb_2ZoMSw0?start=148&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The coverage of Mac Jones should be overwhelmingly positive. We published a glowing film review above about Jones vs. the Titans and even wrote that Bill Belichick is the runaway <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/lazar-patriots-head-coach-bill-belichick-is-running-away-with-coach-of-the-year-award\/\">Coach of the Year<\/a>, mainly because of Mac\u2019s development in his rookie season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But the facts remain twofold: 1. When you went throw-by-throw last Sunday, Jones left too many points on the field, and 2. The Pats are real contenders this season if Mac cleans things up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As the competition stiffens up with Buffalo next week, it\u2019s time to see Jones elevate his game.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Now, here are some other leftover film notes from the Patriots\u2019 win over the Titans in Week 12:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. How Concerning Was the Patriots\u2019 Run Defense Woes on Sunday?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are a few ways to look at what happened with the Pats\u2019 run defense against the Titans, which surrendered 270 rushing yards on 39 attempts (6.9 average).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The positive spin is that the Patriots defense executed \u201cbend don\u2019t break\u201d by forcing four turnovers, thus holding Tennessee to 13 points, and that&#8217;s the way the cookie crumbles sometimes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the other hand, the players have openly admitted that they prepared for the run-heavy Titans offense and weren\u2019t surprised by the schemes Tennessee used; they just couldn\u2019t stop it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Looking at the tape, the poor technique and lack of physicality stand out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 788px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-93298-4\" width=\"788\" height=\"445\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ForemanLong.mp4?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ForemanLong.mp4\">https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/ForemanLong.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Above, Dont\u2019a Hightower fires into the play-side guard to force the cutback, but there\u2019s no resistance from the backside pursuit. Nose tackle Carl Davis doesn\u2019t hold up the right guard from climbing to the second level and gets turned out by Titans stud center Ben Jones, allowing the right guard to work immediately up to Bentley, who gets blocked ten yards downfield. The only positive from this play is Devin McCourty forcing D\u2019Onta Foreman back inside where J.C. Jackson has a better chance to chase him down (and forces a fumble).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 788px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-93298-5\" width=\"788\" height=\"441\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/OZ1.mp4?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/OZ1.mp4\">https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/OZ1.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can see a similar development here. Bentley fires into the play-side combo block to force the cutback, Godchaux gets turned out by Jones, Wise doesn\u2019t hold up the right guard from climbing to Dugger, and it\u2019s another explosive run for Tennessee.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Pats&#8217; D-Line needs to occupy blockers on the line of scrimmage, and the backside linebackers need to be more aggressive coming downhill.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Pats Goal Line Defense Stands Tall in Key Fourth Quarter Sequence\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the Titans driving to make it a one-score game, the Patriots made a critical goal-line stand that ended in a J.C. Jackson interception.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 788px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-93298-6\" width=\"788\" height=\"444\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/KVNPBUA22.mp4?_=6\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/KVNPBUA22.mp4\">https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/KVNPBUA22.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The key play in the sequence came on second down, where the Titans started in an under-center formation out of 12-personnel then motioned into empty against the Pats&#8217; big goal-line package. The Pats communicate their initial man coverage assignments on the fly, and linebacker Kyle Van Noy hand signals to Adrian Phillips that they\u2019ll exchange on a switch release on a \u201cbanjo\u201d call. When the ball is snapped, the inside slot receiver across from Van Noy goes outside on the rub concept while the tight end releases inside to set a pick and then run the seam. KVN and Phillips pass it off perfectly, and Van Noy breaks up the pass in the end zone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Although it\u2019s easy to second-guess Tennessee for throwing the ball twice in four downs, the Pats defense wasn\u2019t fooled by the Titans\u2019 window dressing and made two fantastic defensive plays.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Pats OTs Trent Brown &amp; Isaiah Wynn Struggle in Run Blocking Phase\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As we wrote in our preview of this one, the Titans have a stout run defense, and it wasn\u2019t a huge surprise that it was tough sledding for the Patriots on inside runs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, seeing the Pats\u2019 starting tackles, Trent Brown and Isaiah Wynn, fail to open space on kick-out blocks against Tennessee&#8217;s edges was more worrisome. It\u2019s one thing to stalemate against Jeffrey Simmons, but Harold Landry and Derick Roberson set the edge consistently.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 788px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-93298-7\" width=\"788\" height=\"439\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TrentBrownL.mp4?_=7\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TrentBrownL.mp4\">https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/TrentBrownL.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here, Roberson uses good pad level to get underneath Brown on an outside zone kick-out and beats Brown inside to blow up the play.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 788px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-93298-8\" width=\"788\" height=\"444\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WynnStoned.mp4?_=8\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WynnStoned.mp4\">https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/WynnStoned.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In this play, they run outside zone to Wynn\u2019s side and get a good push from the combination block by Mike Onwenu and David Andrews on the interior. But Wynn can\u2019t kick out Landry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With the Titans using run blitzes and stunts to shut down New England\u2019s gap\/power schemes, the Pats ran more zone blocking. However, their tackles struggled to open holes for the backs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. New England\u2019s Screen Game is En Fuego After Slow Start\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Over the last six games, the Patriots are averaging over 32 yards per screen pass as they\u2019ve improved significantly in that area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Patriots center David Andrews gave an excellent explanation as to why the Patriots went through an adjustment period this season with how they block screens.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThey changed the rule this year with linemen cutting in space, right? That was a big thing,\u201d he said. \u201cIt took us a little bit to adjust to because you could go out there and just really throw a cut, either get the guy down or he jumps around you. You\u2019re usually blocking a lot more athletic people when you\u2019re out there. That was a rule change, and that was different for us because since I have been here with Scar (Dante Scarnecchia) &#8212; for as long as I have &#8212; and that was engrained to us. You go out there on a screen, you better throw a cut because if you didn\u2019t, there would be hell to pay maybe.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With another 44 yards on three screens on Sunday, it\u2019s safe to say the adjustment was made.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5. Pats Continue to Dominate on Special Teams\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to Football Outsiders, the Patriots now rank third in special teams DVOA this season, and that discrepancy was on full display on Sunday against the Titans.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">After a kickoff or punt, the Titans\u2019 average starting field position was their own 22-yard line, while the Patriots\u2019 average drive start was Tennessee&#8217;s 41-yard line. Those things add up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones\u2019 final stat-line was terrific against the Titans on Sunday. Jones threw for a career-high 310 yards on 32 attempts (9.7 average), two touchdowns, an EPA per drop-back in the 87th percentile, and a +8.3 completion over expected. 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