The New England Patriots played very good complimentary football against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday and were able to defeat their opponent 33-8. And as is tradition after every victory, the team handed out practice players of the week honors today, to acknowledged those who helped the team prepare.
This week, the following five players were named:
Of the five players listed above only one saw actual playing time in the game: Brandon Bolden, who played 15 special teams snaps. The veteran might have helped the Patriots prepare for running back Marshawn Lynch, who, like Bolden, is a bigger back.