The New England Patriots’ 2021 season is finally underway, with the team playing its first game on Thursday night. Granted, it was a preseason game that has no impact on the standings, but the 22-13 victory over the visiting Washington Football Team still gave fans and media alike a first extensive look at the team in a truly competitive setting.
How did New England opt to use the talent on its roster against Washington? Let’s take a look at the snap counts to find out.
Offense
Total snaps: 65
C James Ferentz (50; 85%), G Alex Redmond (38; 64%), G Marcus Martin (38; 64%), WR N’Keal Harry (36; 61%), OT Justin Herron (35; 59%), QB Mac Jones (33; 56%), WR Kristian Wilkerson (32; 54%), TE Matt LaCosse (32; 54%), G Michael Onwenu (21; 36%), G Shaq Mason (21; 36%), OT Trent Brown (21; 36%), OT Isaiah Wynn (21; 36%), OT Korey Cunningham (18; 31%), FB Jakob Johnson (17; 29%), OT Yodny Cajuste (17; 29%), WR Jakobi Meyers (17; 29%), WR Gunner Olszewski (16; 27%), RB J.