The New England Patriots (3-7) will be aiming to build on the momentum from winning two of their last three games in Sunday’s home tilt against the Los Angeles Rams (4-5).
The Patriots’ recent performances have shown promise, and the team’s trajectory is pointing upward. This week, New England received a big boost with defensive tackle Christian Barmore returning to practice and the newest defensive line addition, Yannick Ngakoue, being inserted into the lineup after missing last week.
Although it’s unlikely Barmore will suit up this week, his return to practice is an encouraging sign for the home stretch, as the Patriots look to improve on the season. With the defense reloading and the team building confidence, the Patriots have an opportunity to improve their record further.
Here are five keys to securing a victory in Week 11 against the Rams: