Mankins?

[cstjohn17]

Did he get banged up? He wasn't playing at the end, hopefully just a pre-caution.

 

[NEGoldenAge]

Did he get banged up? He wasn't playing at the end, hopefully just a pre-caution.

That's one of the benefits of blowing an opponent out at the half, you rest guys. It is amazing the quality of depth NE has on the OL. I think that is one of the biggest keys to NE's success this season.

 

[convertedpatsfan]

Reiss also pointed out Mankins wasn't going the whole time in the first half either. Wendell came in for him on the 4th drive, then Mankins went back in on the 5th. Seems like BB wasn't planning on letting him play the entire game, and when it became a blow-out, no need to further risk re-injury.