One of the main goals for the New England Patriots heading into their bye is getting some rest after having played a game in nine straight weeks. The heavy workload, after all, has left several players dealing with injuries or other ailments.
Needless to say that they are the ones benefitting the most from the bye: they can enjoy some much-needed time away from the grind that is practice and game day, and get themselves in the best possible shape for New England’s stretch run. Let’s take a closer look at them to find out what they are currently dealing with and analyze their outlook.