While some have questioned the offensive rhythm of the Patriots through two games -- and wondered how much things will change under new offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels -- one thing they’ve stayed consistent with is their use of the no-huddle offense. Through two games, the Patriots have run roughly as much no-huddle as they did last season, using it at a rate of 25 percent.

The no-huddle was the signature element of the Patriots’ 2011 offense. It wasn’t so much a traditional hurry-up, but a method New England used to keep opposing defensive coordinators on their toes and keep opponents from doing much (if any) substitution. Here’s a game-by-game breakdown of the Patriots’ use of the no-huddle throughout the 2011 season:

2011 regular season (Overall, according to NFL gamebooks, the Patriots offense was in no-huddle on 242 of its 1,082 snaps during the regular season, a rate of 22 percent.)

• 27 of 71 plays against the Dolphins.

• 15 of 67 plays against the Chargers.

• 12 of 71 plays against the Bills.

• 5 of 61 plays against the Raiders.

• 15 of 72 plays against the Jets.

• 36 of 69 plays against the Cowboys (tying a season-high 52 percent).

• 7 of 50 plays against the Steelers.

• 4 of 75 plays against the Giants.

• 12 of 67 plays against the Jets.

• 1 of 65 plays against the Chiefs.

• 15 of 71 plays against the Eagles.

• 23 of 63 plays against the Colts.

• 22 of 58 plays against the Redskins.

• 0 of 72 plays against the Broncos (a season low).

• 33 of 81 plays against the Dolphins.

• 15 of 69 plays against the Bills.

•2011 postseason (According to NFL gamebooks, the Patriots offense was in no-huddle on 78 of its 194 snaps in the postseason, a rate of 40 percent.)

•AFC divisional playoff: 33 of the 64 plays against the Broncos (tying a season-high 52 percent, and a postseason high).

•AFC championship game: 35 of the 68 plays against the Ravens.

•Super Bowl XLVI: 10 of the 62 plays against the Giants.

In all -- including the playoffs -- the 2011 Patriots were in the no-huddle for 320 of their 1,276 plays from scrimmage, a rate of 25 percent. As for the first two games of the 2012 season, here’s a look at what New England has done when it comes to no-huddle:

2012 regular season (36-for-145, or 24.8 percent)

•17 of 67 plays against the Titans.

•19 of 78 plays against the Cardinals.

Those numbers are slightly skewed because of last week’s game against Arizona, because New England fell behind by two scores in the second half and needed to utilize the no-huddle to get back into the game. It’s also worth mentioning that the Patriots were in the no-huddle eight times before the start of the fourth quarter, and on six of those occasions, New England got one yard or less. You can’t sustain a hurry-up with that lack of momentum, and it showed with the lack of flow on offense.

As for the Ravens, this game should provide an intriguing matchup for those who enjoy fast football. The last four times the Patriots have played Baltimore (dating back to the 2009 season), the New England offense has run 74 of its 269 plays in the no huddle, a rate of 28 percent -- slightly higher than the Patriots' usual average.

But New England might not be the only team looking to keep its foot on the gas. In a departure from the norm, the Baltimore offense has embraced the no-huddle attack this season. It’s something that Ravens coach John Harbaugh said was partially inspired by the way the Patriots have operated.

“We’ve seen the success a lot of teams have had with it and we’ve had to defend it,” Harbaugh said on a conference call with reporters on Wednesday. “We’ve always had it as part of what we’re doing. There were a lot of factors that came together to move us in that direction, but every week is different. Every game plan is different. I would say a lot of what the Patriots have done over the years has been something that’s positively influenced us in that direction.”

In the Ravens’ opener this year at home, they went no-huddle against the Bengals on 22 of their 58 plays from scrimmage (37.9 percent) and ended up with a thunderous 44-13 win. That number dipped dramatically in Week 2 in a loss to the Eagles in Philadelphia -- in that one, Baltimore went no-huddle on six of 65 plays from scrimmage (10.8 percent). That’s a two-game average of 22.7 percent. Not a tremendous amount, but a big increase for a team like the Ravens that rarely used it in previous years.

“It obviously looks like they’ve tried to implement it a little bit more than maybe in the past. They are getting excellent production out of it and it will be something we have to contend with,” Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia said when asked about Baltimore’s use of the no-huddle this season. “I would say that it’s something they feel is a weapon they can go to that has a lot of production, and is working for them right now.”

One of the reasons for the splits could be because, traditionally, the no-huddle offense works best when a team is on its home field. It’s easier for the quarterback to conduct a no-huddle offense when there’s quiet. On the road, faced with the increased volume, it can be tougher to implement. If that’s the case -- with Baltimore at home -- expect the Ravens’ no-huddle totals Sunday night against the Patriots to be closer to the first game than the second.