The New England Patriots’ defense has fared well in their last two games despite the absence of cornerbacks Stephon Gilmore (concussion/ankle) and Eric Rowe (groin).
The defense that gave up 33 points to the Carolina Panthers in Week 4, minus two of their top three cornerbacks, allowed just one touchdown versus the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday.
Injuries to Gilmore, who’s missed the Patriots’ last two games, and Rowe, who’s been out since Week 5, haven’t hindered New England’s season. The team who preaches ‘Next Man Up’ and ‘Do Your Job’ as their motto, hasn’t faced difficulties replacing the two cornerbacks.