Can The Patriots Run The Ball To Keep Mahomes Off The Field?

One of the best answers to slowing down Mahomes is making sure that he doesn’t get the ball often. A strong running game is the best way to prolong offensive drives and keep the Chiefs offense off the field.

If the game comes down to a shootout between Mahomes and Newton, the Kansas City quarterback has a clear advantage.

New England has some great running backs with Sony Michel and Rex Burkhead leading the way. Between these two backs and Cam Newton, the Patriots have a chance to slow down the pace of the game and keep it low scoring.

That might be the only way the Chiefs lose this year, but the Patriots are well built to play the clock game. Throughout the game, New England’s ability to stretch out drives will end up being the deciding factor and a major storyline to watch.