2016 Nfl Season:

The Patriots drafted Harmon in the 3rd Round, 91st overall in the 2013 Draft. His role has steadily evolved and he’s now a trusted member of the defense.

The Patriots signed Sheard to a 2-year, $11 million-dollar contract with $5 million guaranteed including a $4 million bonus before the 2015 season.

He’s a very good playmaker with six interceptions and 25 passes defensed in the last two seasons, along with a forced fumble and 131 tackles.

The 6’6, 350-pound Branch while an immovable force inside is quite athletic for a big man and enjoys skateboarding since he was a kid in New Mexico.

The Patriots and Butler will forever be linked by the one play in Super Bowl XLIX where he intercepted Russell Wilson at the goal line and sealed the win.

The Patriots unquestioned best linebacker and arguably their most indispensable player on the front seven is Hightower

Bennett caught 55 passes for 701 yards and 7 touchdowns. He completely bought into the team-first concept and was a popular teammate in the locker room.

it is amazing how Belichick the GM has developed his players, especially the ones who played such a key role in the 5th Super Bowl win.

Julian Edelman had a fantastic 2016 logging 98 catches for 1106 yards and 3TDs. He topped that off with a playoff run catching 21 passes for 342 yards

In three playoff games, the Patriots defense allowed a total of 54 points. With 21 of them against the #1 offense in the league against Atlanta.

Brady rallied the team and caught fire. He finished 26-33 for 283 yards as the Patriots scored on their last five possessions in regulation and overtime.

It seems like ages ago when we made the trek down to Gillette for the first real look at the team during the minicamp workouts.

YAC is the Achilles Heel of Atlanta’s defense. They’re last in the NFL in allowing YAC with 133 yards per game coming after the catch.

Stopping the running back tandem of Devonta Freeman and Tevin Coleman will be just as important if not even more so on Sunday night.

We heard ad nauseam how the Patriots hadn’t faced an elite QB. Well, they did on Sunday and held them to essentially nine points until a garbage TD