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Data: nflverse · model inputs: nflfastR & nfl4th · MethodologyNext refresh after Sep 9 kickoff

Season overview/ Team units /Defensive line

Historical · 2021Back to 2026

Defensive line unit

Team-level aggregates · 2021 regular season · New England

Pressures generated: 170
Pass rush win %: 36%
Run stop rate: 39%
Sack rate: 6%

Methodology

Pass-block and pass-rush "win" rates use nflverse pressure flags as a proxy — they align with but are not identical to ESPN's win-rate stat. Run-block and run-stop rates use the 3-yard / 2-yard yardage thresholds.