isn’t part of the punt return team for the Patriots
http://www.newenglandpatriotsteamonline.com/patrick-chung-jersey , but special teams coach Joe Judge saw something in his preparations for Sunday’s
game against the Bears that made him have Hightower in the game for a punt in
the third quarter.The move paid off handsomely for the Patriots. Hightower
steamrolled Bears tight end Ben Braunecker and smothered Pat O'Donnell‘s punt
just after it came off his foot. Kyle Van Noy recovered and returned the ball
for a touchdown that broke a tie on the way to a 38-31 Patriots win.Patriots
head coach Bill Belichick didn’t want to talk about the specific reason why the
team went with Hightower, who had never blocked a punt at any level of
football.??t’s been a while, but the more you can do
Womens Eric Rowe Jersey ,” Hightower said, via NESN.com. “I don’t mind stuff like that, especially when it’s able to be a big play or be able to change the
course of the game. … That just goes to show that the coaches know what they’re
doing and know what they’re talking about it. As long as we’re able to get that
game plan and go out and execute
http://www.newenglandpatriotsteamonline.com/phillip-dorsett-jersey , good things will happen.”The Patriots also got a touchdown from Cordarrelle
Patterson on a kickoff return, so special teams played a big role in Sunday’s
win in more ways than one. Tight end Rob Gronkowski returned to the Patriots
lineup and caught a touchdown last Sunday after missing the team’s previous two
games with back and ankle injuries.There was no sign of any medical issues
during the win over the Jets as he played all but one offensive snap and things
continued to look good on the health front Wednesday. Gronkowski didn’t appear
on New England’s injury report in any category, but he was back on
Thursday.Gronkowski was a limited participant for the Patriots as they continued
preparations for Sunday’s game against the Vikings. The back and ankle were
again listed as the reasons for his appearance on the list and Friday will bring
the next update on Gronkowski’s status.In more positive news
Authentic Stephon Gilmore Jersey , tight end Dwayne Allen (knee) went from not practicing to limited participation. Allen did not play against the
Jets.Quarterback Tom Brady (knee) and safety Nate Ebner (knee) were both limited
participants for the second straight day.
