The New England Patriots dropped their season opening contest to the Miami Dolphins by way of a 17-16 final score. Though they out-gained their opponent by 134 yards, they were unable to capitalize on their opportunities in the red zone and watched the win slip through their fingers in the final minutes.
It was our first glimpse at the 2021 roster, who had 12 players make their official Patriots debuts. Let’s find out how New England used those players, and the rest of their squad, on offense, defense and special teams.
Offense
Total snaps: 75
QB Mac Jones (75; 100%), T Isaiah Wynn (75; 100%), G Michael Onwenu (75; 100%), C David Andrews (75; 100%), G Shaq Mason (75; 100%), WR Jakobi Meyers (74; 99%), WR Nelson Agholor (64; 85%), TE Jonnu Smith (55; 73%), TE Hunter Henry (54; 72%), T Justin Herron (46; 61%), RB Damien Harris (40; 53%), WR Kendrick Bourne (33; 44%), RB James White (28; 37%), T Yasir Durant (23; 31%), WR Gunner Olszewski (11; 15%), FB Jakob Johnson (8; 11%), T Trent Brown (7; 9%), RB Rhamondre Stevenson (5; 7%), RB Brandon Bolden (2; 3%)
Mac Jones got his first NFL start and went wire-to-wire for the Patriots, captaining the offense on every snap.