To combat the Rams' play action, the Patriots used Cover 3, Quarters, and cover 2.
In cover 3, they used Jones to rob any crossers, while both McCourtys and Gilmore played their deep thirds.
This helped take away the Rams most common play action concept: a post and an over route pic.twitter.com/sr7UXwnyJh

— HP Football (@HPFootball3) February 5, 2019