Next Gen Stat: Tom Brady has a 125.2 passer rating against the blitz this season (best in NFL).
Huge milestone up for grabs: Brady needs a win on Sunday to surpass Peyton Manning for the most wins by a QB in NFL history (200).
Emerging star?: WR Malcolm Mitchell had more catches (9) and receiving yards (140) last week than he did in his first eight games combined this season.
Not allowing many points: The Patriots have the league's third-best scoring defense this season (17.9 points per game allowed).
Achilles heel: The last three QBs to face New England's defense have combined for 7 TDs and 0 INTs (113.3 passer rating).