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New England Patriots: 3 players who will benefit from bye week the most

By Sam Minton

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 30: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up on the sideline during the game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 30: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots warms up on the sideline during the game against the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on December 30, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – DECEMBER 30: Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

3. Devin McCourty

Devin McCourty may not be the best player on the New England Patriots defense but he plays a major role. McCourty is the leader of the secondary and a great safety.

This season McCourty had 1 interception (which was returned for a touchdown), 1 forced fumble, 2 fumble recoveries, and 82 tackles.

McCourty suffered a concussion in Week 17 and is definitely happy the Patriots secured the bye. If New England had to play this week I don’t know if McCourty would have played.

So now McCourty gets to rest and recover from the injury and hopefully, he will be out there in the playoffs.

This is Patriots fans favorite time of the year. We love the playoffs. It is when the real season starts.

Next. All-Pro honors tops off Stephon Gilmore’s great season. dark

With a well-rested team, there is no one who can stop the New England Patriots. That is why it is so important that the Pats secured a first-round bye.

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