The Patriots are featuring a heavy rotation in order to remain healthy down the final stretch of the season.
While the New England Patriots currently have a 97% chance of clinching a bye week in the playoffs, head coach Bill Belichick isn't going to take any chances with his roster. If a player is hurt, he's going to put them on a snap count until they're 100%.
Tight end Rob Gronkowski and wide receiver Danny Amendola played roughly 60% of the snaps against the Texans as both return from knee sprains.