But the Patriots defense still had no ability to stop Chicago's offense.

The Patriots defense continued to dominate the Colts in the second quarter.

Against a Patriots defense that had held their last two opponents to under 100 yards rushing, Martin rushed for 143 yards and 3 touchdowns.

However, the Patriots defense stopped the Saints on a 3rd-and-4 from the 15-yard line, setting up a 30-yard John Carney field goal.

The Patriots defense looked exhausted after that drive.

Roethlisberger, who had not lost in 14 starts, ran into a Patriots defense that frustrates offenses like no other.

The Patriots defense also held the Bears' offense to 33 net yards, two first downs, and zero points in the first half.

But against a top-notch Patriots defense, he looked like a champion.

The 49ers struck first, but the Patriots defense held them to that single touchdown.

Brister will face a Patriots defense that ranks 28th in the league, yielding 367 yards a game.