The Patriots made it back to the playoffs in 2021 after making a number of impact additions in free agency and the draft. Those new players meshed well with the established veterans, as New England battled throughout the season in many close and exciting contests.
Here are our annual Lighthouse Awards, commemorating the best players, plays, performances and moments of the 2021 season.
With eight interceptions, Jackson once again provided a collection of takeaways that sparked the team onto many of their 10 victories. Without the usual array of complementary defensive backs around him, Jackson still balled out and should cash in this offseason as he hits free agency for the first time.