One facet of the New England Patriots’ defense can continue its stellar start to the 2025 season.

ESPN’s Mike Reiss noted in his weekly column that the Patriots have a chance to hold each of their first four opponents under 100 rushing yards for just the second time in franchise history. They last achieved that feat in 1964.

New England can extend that streak when hosting the Carolina Panthers on Sunday afternoon.

The Patriots have allowed just 60.3 rushing yards per game, the NFL’s second-lowest average behind the Cleveland Browns (57.3). Opponents have mustered 2.8 yards per carry without mustering a run longer than 18 yards in 65 tries.

New England opened the season by spoiling Ashton Jeanty’s debut. The Patriots stymied the first-round pick to 38 yards on 19 handoffs in a Week

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