5. LB Derick Roberson.
Roberson came up with just one tackle last week, but has been an impact player as of late.
He started out on the practice squad, but the Sam Houston State product has made a name for himself.
Two of his biggest plays of the year were a tackle on Pats running back James White for a 4-yard loss on a third-and-15 screen pass in the first game of the postseason, and a sack on New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees for a seven-yard loss at the bottom of the regular season.
He totals 15 tackles and five sacks in his rookie year.
Roberson is certainly capable of coming up with big defensive plays, but the question is as to just how much of a difference-maker he’ll be on Sunday.
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