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Patriots Midseason Superlatives: Surprise Rookie Standout Headlines Honorees

With the 2020 New England Patriots season now halfway over, it’s time to hand out some midseason superlatives.

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
OL Mike Onwenu

It probably speaks more to the Patriots’ overall struggles that Onwenu, a sixth-round rookie, has been their best player through eight games. But he has. Onwenu has been incredible. He’s started games at left guard, right guard and right tackle (after playing almost exclusively right guard at Michigan). He’s allowed just one sack and six total pressures. The 22-year-old is an absolute monster in the run game.