FOXBOROUGH – The word that Efton Chism used to describe the feeling of walking through the tunnel and onto the turf at Gillette Stadium for his NFL debut was surreal.
Just playing in the game was a dream come true for the 5-foot-10, 198-pound undrafted rookie out of Eastern Washington.
Chism made the most of his opportunity, leading New England in receptions (6) and receiving yards (50). He was the only Patriot to catch a touchdown pass in the 48-18 win against the Commanders.
Chism smiled from ear to ear as he spoke at the podium during his postgame press conference.