As the New England Patriots head into Week 9 of the NFL season, player performances are beginning to come into focus. With New England currently sitting at 4-4, they are in the thick of a crowded AFC playoff race.
Several Patriots players have made a big impact on team performance to this point. Tuesday, Pro Football Focus put together a list of the highest-graded Patriots players this season. Guard Michael Onwenu was tied for first on the list with running back Damien Harris while safety Adrian Phillips and guard Shaq Mason rounded out the list.
Rookie Mac Jones was right in the middle of the list, as he becomes the first rookie quarterback to start for the organization since Drew Bledsoe in 1993.
Highest graded #Patriots this season (min. 25% snaps)
1️⃣ Michael Onwenu: 86.9
1️⃣ Damien Harris: 86.9
3️⃣ Mac Jones: 84.0
4️⃣ Adrian Phillips: 77.6
4️⃣ Shaq Mason: 77.6 pic.twitter.com/YJfTwfyZTi— PFF NE Patriots (@PFF_Patriots) November 2, 2021
With New England looking to get back to the playoffs, the players mentioned above should all be key components for the stretch run.
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