New England Patriots: 5 observations from NFL regular-season finale
Hogan and Dorsett utilized
With Cordarelle Patterson and obviously without Josh Gordon, Tom Brady had to work in a couple of his other playmakers, and he did just that on Sunday afternoon.
Both Chris Hogan and Phillip Dorsett were heavily featured in the New England Patriots offense and it was a sweet thing. Both receivers saw multiple targets, and both were monumental on scoring drives.
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Hogan, who showed some frustration a week ago, hauled in six catches for 64 yards. Out of both receivers, it is important to get him going heading into the playoffs due to the past success he has had in the postseason.
As for Dorsett, he had five receptions for 34 yards and a touchdown. Any production out of him helps the team fill some of the void left by Gordon.
In all, it was good to see Tom Brady spread the ball around and get everyone involved in the offensive gameplan.
"“That’s what we’ve got to do,” Brady said following the game. “I mean, to be a good offense, everyone’s got to touch it, everyone’s got to be involved in the offense and run it, throw it, throw it to everybody – the receivers, the backs, the tight ends. Everyone blocks in our offense, and that’s what makes it tough to defend. If they’ve got to defend everything, I feel pretty good about where we’re at.”"
Sounds like a good strategy. As any New England Patriots fan knows, when the offense goes one-dimensional is when they are at their most vulnerable. Chris Hogan and Phillip Dorsett making plays will certainly help expand the multiple looks the offense can give any defense.