1.   And on pass plays, New England utilized more blockers to protect Bledsoe, including a double-tight end set with Rod Rutledge and Chris Eitzmann.

2.   Arizona scored three touchdowns in the third quarter, all on pass plays.

3.   As the best receiver of the trio, his presence unlocks a drawer of screen and misdirection pass plays necessary to keep blitzing defenses at bay.

4.   Big pass plays also help.

5.   Bigger pass plays were made because quarterbacks had more time to throw.

6.   Both pass plays came with Warren split out wide left.

7.   -- calling for a quick slant pass play on which Brown was the lone receiver.

8.   A good example of that is how Holmgren, while preparing for the Tampa Bay game last week, took a certain pass play out of his playbook.

9.   After he hurt both ankles in Denver, he insisted on going out on a pass play just so he could be a decoy.

10.   But Bledsoe held the ball until the last instant on many pass plays, waiting for receivers to come open, and paid the price.