New England Patriots GameDay: Five players to watch vs. Miami Dolphins
Kyle Van Noy, LB
New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy is a proud new papa and after missing the season opener due to the birth of his first child, the outspoken veteran is ready to pick up where he left off.
As mentioned in the previous slide, the Dolphins do have some playmakers who can make life difficult for the Patriots defense if they are allowed to stay in the game. The versatility of Van Noy will come into play in this game.
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First, the team needs to shut down any idea of a running game by the Dolphins.
Secondly, they have to make sure this is not one of those games in which Ryan Fitzpatrick throws for over 350 yards.
Kyle Van Noy will play a role in eliminating both. Not only can he set the edge against the run, he is a player who gets after the quarterback. Along with Jamie Collins and Dont’a Hightower, the linebacker trio will be focused on making life uncomfortable for Fitzpatrick and taking care of all the underneath stuff to players like slot receiver Albert Wilson.
After live Twitting the first game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the new dad is ready and anxious to get back out there with his boys. It’s a sure bet he’ll make a key defensive play or even create a turnover in this game.