New England Patriots: 5 observations from defensive battle vs. Buffalo Bills
3. Kyle Van Noy responds
New England Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy was one of the players to watch in Sunday’s game and boy did he come true.
While the entire defense was ballin’ in holding the Bills to just 10 points, including four interceptions and five sacks. Mr. Van Noy had himself a game with 8 combined tackles, 2.0 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.
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He was also in on the final play of the game when his pressure on Bills quarterback Matt Barkley caused the nail in the coffin on an interception by fellow linebacker Jamie Collins.
Following the game, Kyle Van Noy said he wanted to make sure everyone knew who the defense was, referencing a comment by Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Dion Dawkins say that the Patriots league-leading defense hasn’t played them yet and that things may change.
Well, nothing really changed.
The Patriots defense did give up their most points of the season with 10, but the Bills had to work very hard for those points. At the end of the day, the Patriots defenders made the plays that made the difference in the game.
While everyone is marveling at the Bills’ defense in making Tom Brady look mediocre, it is the Patriots defense making the most noise.
"“If someone said they didn’t know who you are after what we’ve been doing,” Van Noy said following the game. “Would you be like, “What have you been watching?”"
The disrespect card continues to fuel Kyle Van Noy and the Super Bowl champions.