Tom Brady has been hit 36 times in the Patriots’ past three games.
But the quarterback said Wednesday the pressure on him has not affected him physically.
“I feel good,” Brady said, “fresh as lettuce.”
The Patriots’ slump, brought on in part by key injuries that have taken away Brady’s favored receiving options in Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman, has coincided with the increase in hits on Brady. He was hit just 45 times in the nine previous games combined.
But Brady remained confident as the 10-2 Patriots prepare to visit the 6-6 Houston Texans on Sunday.