There’s something about covering tight ends that brings a different side out of New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
And that’s one reason why this weekend’s matchup between the Patriots and Las Vegas Raiders is so intriguing. Gilmore, the 2019 NFL Defensive Player of the Year, typically takes on the opposing team’s best wide receiver. The Raiders’ best wide receiver isn’t actually a receiver at all, it’s wideout-turned-tight end Darren Waller, who has the speed to play outside and the strength, at 6-foot-6, 255 pounds, to play inline. He has 18 catches for 150 yards with a touchdown this season.