The Patriots have been able to move the ball with little resistance outside of the red zone, but Rob Ryan’s defense has held New England to a pair of field goals after long drives.
Stephen Gostowski’s second kick, a 26-yarder, capped an 11-play, 72-yard drive that began when Cowboys’ running back Tashard Choice fumbled on the New England 21-yard line. The Patriots’ Vince Wilfork recovered, and New England moved down the field on a 45-yard pass from Tom Brady to Deion Branch.
Dallas has managed only nine yards rushing so far.