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How it Happened: Week 1 — Stephon Gilmore’s interception against the Texans

Summertime in the football world is one of the more interesting times of the year. Players participate in voluntary and involuntary workouts, scouts prepare for the upcoming evaluation season, and coaches begin to refine playbooks and prepare installations. For media members and fans alike, the off-season is a perfect time for learning.

Over the next few weeks we will look at some pivotal plays from the New England Patriots’ 2018 season and outline how they happened. With an emphasis on scheme and execution, we will break down some of the designs that culminated in the Patriots hoisting their sixth Lombardi Trophy.