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Tracking defensive sub packages

Throughout the season, the plan is to track how often the Patriots are in sub packages on defense (5 or more defensive backs).

In the team's most recent game, a 20-17 overtime loss to the Broncos, the Patriots stayed in their base 4-3 alignment 66 percent of the time. That was the highest percentage of base defense in a game this season.

Including some penalties which don't count as official plays, here is a breakdown of the team's defensive alignments through five games (small margin for error):

Sub package: 151 of 305 (49.5 percent)
4-3 alignment: 142 of 305 (46.5 percent)
3-4 alignment: 10 of 305 (3.2 percent)
Short yardage: 2 of 305 (.06 percent)