Patriots lead NFL at 74.2% on fourth down under Vrabel

Went 2-of-2 on fourth down Sunday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 43m1 min read

Did You Know (via @ESPNInsights): After going 2-of-2 on fourth down as part of an aggressive approach Sunday, the Patrio Via @MikeReiss on X

What happened: New England went 2-of-2 on fourth down Sunday as part of an aggressive approach. The Patriots are 23-of-31 since the start of the 2025 season.

Why it matters: Fourth-down conversions extend drives and tilt field position. Sustained success lets New England stay aggressive in short yardage.

By the numbers: New England is 23-of-31 (74.2%) on fourth down since the start of 2025, first in the NFL, including 2-of-2 Sunday.

What to watch: Watch whether New England continues to go on fourth down in plus territory.

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@MikeReiss 2026-10-05T14:35:21.002061+00:00

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