"The message was simple for New England's defense entering Sunday's primetime matchup against the Ravens. If the Patriots were going to leave Baltimore with a victory, New England was going to have to force some turnovers and put the ball in Drake Maye's hands as often as possible. At first glance, it's an task easier said than done - especially when matched up against a human battering ram like Derrick Henry or shifty playmakers like Lamar Jackson and Zay Flowers."
""The ball gets a bit loose from the body," Chaisson said postgame. "If you ever watch the speed skater roll, how they kind of move in their body figure, it's kind of how a couple of ball carriers move with the ball. We already knew that was going on. A couple of guys put it on film already. So, we're going out there and [trying to] make that play.""
New England focused its defensive game plan on forcing turnovers and increasing Drake Maye's offensive opportunities. Film review identified ball-security flaws among Baltimore ball carriers, with defenders noting the ball often became loose from the body. Patriots defenders labeled some Ravens ball carriers as "speed skaters" and aimed to capitalize on that tendency. New England punched out two balls and recovered both fumbles, turning defense into scoring opportunities. Jaylinn Hawkins forced a pivotal fumble that led to New England's first touchdown during the comeback at M&T Bank Stadium.
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