New England Patriots: 5 observations from mauling of Miami Dolphins

3. Pass rush did its thing

It was like Oprah Winfrey was out there on the field in Miami Sunday afternoon for the New England Patriots pass rush.

“You get a sack, you get a sack, you get a sack, everyone gets a sack.”

With seven sacks and 11 quarterback hits, the Patriots defensive line applied consistent pressure on both Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh Rosen. Along with rookie pass rusher Chase Winovich recording the first sacks of his NFL career, Adam Butler, Danny Shelton, John Simon and Michael Bennett all caused havoc in the pocket.

With the secondary playing the way they are, applying that type of pressure without blitzing makes the New England Patriots defense overall more multiple and harder to move the ball against, especially with the play they are getting out of their linebacker unit.

In all the defensive unit pitched a shutout in dominant fashion.  Of course, Bill Belichick couldn’t have been happier even if his face doesn’t show it.

"“Yeah,” it’s always good,” Belichick said regarding the shutout.  “It’s always good.  If you don’t let them score, you can’t lose.”"

Words of wisdom from Mr. Belichick.