Game Notebook: Week 9 Snap Counts, Stat Lines, Fantasy point totals, and more

Snap Counts

Offense: 63 total snaps

Quarterbacks

Mac Jones: (63) 100%

For the second week in a row, Mac Jones played 100% of the snaps. Jones completed 20 of 30 for 147 yards and a touchdown. Although Jones had some rough moments, especially on third down, he took care of the ball. Jones had his first game in 7 starts without throwing an interception, a solid improvement. Although Mac Jones might not be the franchise quarterback, he will be the starter for the rest of the season, barring injury.

Running backs

Rhamondre Stevenson: (46) 73%

J.J. Taylor: (17) 27%

The Patriots had three running backs on the gameday roster, but only two of them played, with Rhamondre Stevenson logging 73% of the snaps and J.J Taylor playing 27% of the snaps. However, rookie running back Pierre Strong Jr. did not see the field on offense, although he did see the field on special teams. On Taylor’s 17 snaps, he touched the ball ten times. Damien Harris continues to recover from an illness that kept him out of practice last week.

Wide receivers

Jakobi Meyers: (51) 81%

Kendrick Bourne: (48) 76%

Tyquan Thornton: (42) 67%

Nelson Agholor: (21) 33%

RB/WR Lynn Bowden Jr.: (14) 22%

With DeVante Parking nursing a knee injury, the Patriots’ top receiver was Jakboi Meyers, followed by Kendrick Bourne. As the season moves on, Nelson Agholor’s role continues to decrease, as he saw 0 targets on Sunday. Ball security was an issue for the receivers as Jakboi Meyers and Kendrick Bourne fumbled. New England chose to elevate Lynn Boyden Jr. from the practice squad; he was on the field for 14 plays.

Tight ends

Hunter Henry: (42) 67%

Jonnu Smith: (34) 54%

The Patriots had both tight ends involved equally in the passing game on Sunday, and believe it or not, the two biggest plays from the Patriots’ offense were to Jonnu Smith and Hunter Henry. Henry caught all four of his targets for 50 yards, and Smith caught three receptions for 21 yards.

Offensive line

LT Trent Brown: (63) 100%

C James Ferentz: (63) 100%

RG Michael Onwenu: (63) 100%

RT Yodny Cajuste: (63) 100%

OL Isaiah Wynn: (48) 76%

LG Cole Strange: (15) 14%

New England’s offensive line had another rough afternoon, but four of the five starting linemen played 100% of the snaps. Trent Brown, Micheal Onwenu, James Ferentz, and Yodny Cajuste played 63 snaps. In the absence of David Andrews (concussion), James Ferentz stepped in for the second consecutive week. Cole Strange only saw 15 snaps as Bill Belichick benched the rookie for the second straight week. Isaiah Wynn stepped in at left guard (48 snaps).

Defense – 62 snaps

Defensive line

Deatrich Wise Jr: (45) 73%

Lawrence Guy Sr: (34) 55%

Davon Godchaux: (27) 44%

Carl Davis: (11) 18%

Deatrich Wise Jr. saw 73% of defensive snaps leading all defensive linemen. The veteran has been a surprising bright spot for the Patriots defense, and he continued his success Sunday, tallying three tackles with a 1/2 sack. Lawrence Guy Sr. and Davon Godchuax played 34 and 27 snaps, respectively. Carl Davis had a quiet day as the Patriots played more of a 3-4 base, with the Colts throwing the ball more often than running.

Linebackers

Ja’Whaun Bentley: (45) 73%

Matthew Judon: (42) 68%

Jahlani Tavai: (35) 56%

Anfernee Jennings: (28) 45%

Josh Uche: (25) 40%

Mack Wilson Sr.: (18) 29%

Raekwon McMillan: (16) 29%

The linebackers had a HUGE day for the Patriots combining for 8.5 sacks. Ja’Whaun Bentley led all the linebackers logging 45 snaps and earning eight tackles. Matthew Judon was behind him with 42 snaps, resulting in a three-sack day. Josh Uche also had three sacks playing 25 snaps. Raekwon McMillian also had a quarterback takedown, and Mac Wilson made some big hits in coverage.

Defensive backs

Devin McCourty: (62) 100%

Kyle Dugger: (43) 69%

Myles Bryant: (41) 66%

Jalen Mills: (41) 66%

Jonathon Jones: (40) 60%

Jack Jones: (40) 65%

Adrain Phillps: (37) 60%

Jabrill Peppers: (21) 34%

Marcus Jones (7) 11%

Four cornerbacks played at least 40 snaps, with Myles Bryant and Jalen Mills playing 66% of the most out of the unit. Jonathan Jones had the best performance, with a pick-6 and a blocked punt. All four safeties played on Sunday, with veteran Devin McCourty logging 100% of the snaps. Behind him, Kyler Dugger played 43 snaps in his return from injury. Adrian Phillps contributed in the run game, and reserve Jabrill Peppers played 21 downs, primarily during the 3-safety package.

Did not play on offense or defense

QB Bailey Zappe, OL Kody Russey

Inactive Players

RB Damien Harris, RB Kevin Harris, WR DeVante Parker, C David Andrews, DT Christian Barmore, DT Sam Roberts, CB Shaun Wade, S Joshuah Bledsoe

Noteworthy stat lines and notes

*Patriots tie franchise signal sack record in one game (9.5)

Matthew Judon (3 sacks), Josh Uche (3), Ja’Whaun Bentley (1), Raekwon McMillan (1), Jahlani Tavai (.5), Deatrich Wise Jr. (.5).

*Mac Jones doesn’t throw an interception for the first time in seven games

*This was the first time two players had 3+ sacks in the first game since 1985

Matthew Judon and Josh Uche both had 3 sacks.

*Patriots force Colts to go 0-14 on third down.

Patriots leaders in the NFL

RB Rhamondre Stevenson is ninth in rushing yards (618) and ninth in attempts (129)

LB Matthew Judon is first in sacks (11.5) and first in sack yards (71)

LB Matthew Judon is tied for fourth in tackles for loss (10)

K Nick Folk is second in field goals made (19) and second in field goal attempts (21)

K Nick Folk is third in points (79)

CB Marcus Jones is second in kickoff yards (340) and second in average per kick return (24.3)

CB Marcus Jones is second in average per punt return (13.4)

Fantasy football Patriots point totals

QB Mac Jones – 9.68

RB Rhamondre Stevenson – 16

RB J.J. Taylor – 2.7

WR Jakobi Meyers – 7.4

WR Kendrick Bourne – 4.2

WR Nelson Agholor – 0.0

WR Tyquan Thornton – 1.5

TE Hunter Henry – 9

TE Jonnu Smith – 5.1

Patriots defense – 26

K Nick Folk – 17

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