New England Patriots GameDay: 5 players to watch vs Eagles

New England Patriots GameDay: 5 players to watch vs. Philadelphia Eagles

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots leads his team onto the field before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

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New England Patriots Jamie Collins (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) /

Jamie Collins, LB

In his second stint with the New England Patriots, versatile and athletic linebacker Jamie Collins has been ballin’.

With 48 combined tackles, 6.0 sacks and 3 interceptions already this season, Collins has been a force in the Patriots defense that they did not have in Super Bowl LI when they were lit up by Nick Foles and the Eagles offense.

To note, the Patriots also did not have Dont’a Hightower.

Although they will be missing some offensive playmakers, the Eagles will still try to run the ball and throw to their running backs and tight ends. This is where the combination of Collins and Hightower gives Bill Belichick more tools to counter with, especially with the athletic Collins who can make life difficult for Carson Wentz if he drifts out of the pocket.

After a not so great game against the Baltimore Ravens, expect Jamie Collins to bounce back nicely as the linebacker group will return to their “boogeyman” ways.

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