Fansided · Nov 12, 2025
Josh McDaniels may have found something special without even trying
New England Patriots nose tackle (and fullback) Khyiris Tonga | Johnnie Izquierdo/GettyImagesA secret weapon for the New England Patriots may no longer be a secret.
No, the Patriots’ Tonga Truck package on offense has been too fun — and too successful — for opponents to ignore going forward.
Khyiris Tonga, New England’s 335-pound nose tackle, saw an expanded role on offense as a fullback during Sunday’s road win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. After debuting with one offensive snap in Week 9 against the Atlanta Falcons, Tonga was on the field for eight snaps against the Bucs.
That the Patriots rushed for 166 yards in that game is no coincidence.
