It looks like the New England Patriots are once again set up for dominance in the NFL, and while an ageless Tom Brady may be the GOAT, he’s not doing it alone.
Here are five players new to the Pats this year who are making a huge impact.
Now in his 11th NFL season, this veteran defensive end is likely to haunt quarterbacks on an amped-up New England defensive line all year. For Bennett, the importance of a Patriots legacy is something of a family affair, as his younger brother, tight end Martellus Bennett, earned a Super Bowl ring with the Pats in 2017 before retiring last year.
Collins is on his second stint with New England, and has not disappointed one bit, emerging as an effective pass rusher and leading the team in tackles. In Week 4, the linebacker gobbled up an interception to seal the Patriots’ 16-10 win over Buffalo.
Signing with the Patriots as an undrafted free agent this season, Meyers hit the ground running at training camp, and has quickly developed a connection with Brady. Now that the Patriots have dumped Antonio Brown, this could be the wide receiver's time to shine in Foxboro.
Winovich is another youthful element introduced to an especially vibrant New England defense, a specimen of speed and strength that ensures no quarterback is safe in the pocket. A product of Michigan like Tom Brady, the defensive end's tenure with the Patriots may be as long as that hair of his.
While the Patriots may not punt that much with a first-down hungry offense, this 5th round pick out of Stanford —who earned the starting punter job from Ryan Allen this year — has posted an impressive average distance of 48 yards per punt. With numbers like that, the 22-year-old kicker will be a special teams staple for years to come.
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