Statistical breakdown: How the Commanders and Patriots stack up ahead of Week 9 game

The Washington Commanders (3-5) face the New England Patriots (2-6) on Sunday in a battle between two struggling franchises. Things are so bad in New England that some have speculated about the future of legendary head coach Bill Belichick.

Washington has its own veteran head coach on the hot seat. After last week’s loss to the Eagles, Ron Rivera’s record as head coach of the Commanders dropped to 25-32-1.

How do these teams stack up? The numbers aren’t pretty.

We’ve got you covered.

Scoring Offense

Logan Thomas #82 of the Washington Commanders celebrates with the team after a touchdown. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

Commanders: T-17th, 21.4 PPG

Patriots: 31st, 14.8 PPG

Pass Offense

Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14). Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 12th, 233.8 YPG

Patriots: 20th, 200.4 YPG

Rush Offense

Brian Robinson Jr. #8 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

Commanders: 26th, 85.9 YPG

Patriots: 27th, 84.4 YPG

Total Offense

Jahan Dotson #1 of the Washington Commanders scores a touchdown. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Commanders: 20th, 319.6 YPG

Patriots: 26th, 284.8 YPG

Scoring Defense

A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles catches a pass for a touchdown over Emmanuel Forbes #13 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

Commanders: 31st, 28.5 PPG

Patriots: 26th, 26.0 PPG

Pass Defense

Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller (29) celebrates with teammates. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 29th, 256.8 YPG

Patriots: 17th, 23.3 YPG

Run Defense

Jonathan Allen #93 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

Commanders: 21st, 117.4 YPG

Patriots: 9th, 97.9 YPG

Total Defense

Jartavius Martin #20 of the Washington Commanders and Kamren Curl #31 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Jess Rapfogel/Getty Images)

Commanders: 29th, 374.1 YPG

Patriots: 10th, 321.1 YPG

Penalties

A penalty flag rests on the field. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Commanders: 20th, 20.0 PPG

Patriots: 4th, 26.6 PPG

Turnover Margin

Kamren Curl #31 of the Washington Commanders and Benjamin St-Juste #25 of the Washington Commanders. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

Commanders: Even

Patriots: -6

3rd-down defense

Washington Commanders cornerback Danny Johnson (36) breaks up a pass intended for Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts (8). Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Commanders: 22nd, 41.07%

Patriots: 12th, 37.61%