Danny Woodhead is the Patriots' top multi-purpose weapon out of the backfield. He is so productive as a receiver that opponents react by putting nickel or dime personnel on the field to neutralize his effectiveness against linebackers and safeties. The Patriots' exploit this tactic by routinely running Woodhead on draws and delays, taking full advantage of the "light" boxes at the point of attack. (Defensive coordinators will outnumber offenses at the line of scrimmage to stop the run, but remove defenders when a pass is expected to improve coverage.) With fewer bodies to defend against downhill runs, New England likes to slip the ball quickly to Woodhead and allow him to use his quickness and cutback ability to explode through seams. When joined on the field by Aaron Hernandez, Gronkowski, Brandon Lloyd and Welker, the threat of the pass creates big-play opportunities on deceptive runs.