When the New England Patriots defense first took the field against the New York Jets in Week 3, Sam Roberts was part of the lineup. For the young interior lineman, this was a new experience: he had not started a game since his arrival the previous offseason.
Roberts ended up playing just 18 of 63 defensive snaps on the day, but it still was a successful outing for him. Not only did the Patriots beat their division rivals 15-10, he also was credited with a quarterback hurry and helped the defense hold the Jets to a mere 38 yards on 22 rushing attempts.