FOXBORO — For a New England Patriots defense looking for more dynamic playmakers this season, you have to be at least intrigued with their week 2 preseason performance in a 20-10 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
Between their pro bowl linebacker, Matthew Judon, second-year standout Christian Barmore, and players like Ja'Whaun Bentley, and Josh Uche, speed and pass rush stood out.
As a team, the defense came up with five sacks. Of course, sack totals don’t always represent a team’s ability to get to the quarterback but it's an area New England is looking to improve on in 2022.