With the New England Patriots having to field a decimated cornerback group against the Miami Dolphins in Week 17, they turned to the strongest position on their roster to help pick up the slack.
New England’s safety corps did not disappoint. It helped keep Miami’s explosive offense in check and therefore played a major role in the 23-21 win — not just because of a massive Kyle Dugger pick-six in the third quarter.
Dugger was in the headlines after the game, and rightfully so, but he was not the only player at the safety spot worth talking about.