3 key stats that could define Packers-Patriots collision course

The Green Bay Packers and New England Patriots enter their Week 9 matchup with matching 5-3 records in a crucial game for their respective postseason aspirations. Quarterbacks Jordan Love and Drake Maye lead their squads into Gillette Stadium. Writer Lior Lampert highlights pressure rate, turnovers, and receiver drop yards as three pivotal statistical factors that could determine the final outcome of the contest.

While Green Bay ranks 12th in defensive pressure rate, Maye excels against pressure, trailing only Josh Allen in EPA per dropback in those situations. Additionally, New England has struggled with ball security, which clashes with a Green Bay defense that leads the league with 15 takeaways. Both teams also face issues with pass-catchers, as Maye and Love rank first and second in the NFL in drop yards suffered.