Jerod Mayo, Jonathan Freeny stepped in to fill Dont'a Hightower void

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ARLINGTON, Texas -- The trickle-down effect of New England Patriots starting linebacker Dont'a Hightower leaving Sunday’s 30-6 win over the Dallas Cowboys with a rib injury in the first quarter was that Jerod Mayo and Jonathan Freeny were relied upon more.