The New England Patriots finished the 2021 regular season with a 10-7 record following a 33-24 defeat at the hands of the Miami Dolphins in Week Eighteen.
While Sunday’s outcome was less than desirable for many reasons, New England may take some solace in knowing that they are still headed for the playoffs after a one-year absence.
However, they may be heading there without the services of one of their most productive defensive linemen.
Rookie defensive tackle Christian Barmore left Sunday’s game after suffering an injury to his right leg while in pursuit of Dolphins’ quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on a third down late in the fourth quarter.