Two weeks ago, the NFL announced its 2018 Pro Bowl selections and only two players from the New England Patriots were represented: quarterback Tom Brady and cornerback Stephon Gilmore emerged among the winners of the glorified popularity contest known as the league’s all-star game. Of course, the NFL is not the only entity to recognize its best (or most popular) players near the end of the regular season.
One of the outlets to publish an All-Pro team every year is advanced analytics website Pro Football Focus. And as opposed to the Pro Bowl, the Patriots are actually well-represented this year: all in all, four players are mentioned making either the first or the second team.