The Patriots' offense was largely devoid of playmakers last year, but it did provide some players with opportunities that might not have been available to them otherwise. Veteran tight end Austin Hooper impressed in a secondary role to Hunter Henry, catching the third-most balls on the team and falling just short of 500 yards. Pop Douglas also continued to be a spark, leading the team in catches along with Henry and scoring three touchdowns.
While it wasn't an impressive unit, it was interesting to see some new players come into their own or continue past success. One player who exemplified a breakout more than anyone was Kayshon Boutte.