Clearing out the notebook following Sunday’s finale:
1) Looking at the Patriots Snap Totals over the final couple of weeks, it’s been interesting looking at the defensive side of the football, where Marcus Jones has seen a dramatic drop off in playing time.
(PHOTO: Marcus Jones offensive snaps for 2025.)
That drop off has come largely due to the fact that New England has been more linebacker heavy in recent weeks. With Robert Spillane sidelined with an injury, it’s led to more action for Robert Spillane, with both Chad Muma and Marte Mapu seeing more action as New England has clearly been trying to be a little better against opponents’ ground games.