New England Patriots

There seems to be a sentiment among the Patriots Defense that the Offense isn't pulling their weight. This is absolutely true but statistically there is one statistic the Defense can't be proud about. Courtesy of https://rbsdm.com/stats/stats/ when I look at their Defensive EPA (rolling 6-week average) for 3rd Downs in 3rd, 4th and OT periods, the Patriots are dead last. They are unable to get off the field on the 3rd Downs. The EPA is filtered for 3rd and 4th quarter so maybe they're fatigued given the Offense hasn't been able to sustain long drives. Thoughts?

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