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Jordy McElroy

Patriots’ top 10 defensive players in Week 1, per PFF grades

Patriots Pro Football Focus USA TODAY Sports Adam Glanzman Billie Weiss Brian Fluharty Christian Barmore Eric Canha Football New England Patriots

It was a defensive effort for the ages for the New England Patriots in Sunday’s regular season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles.

They ultimately weren’t able to come away with the victory, but they did hold quarterback Jalen Hurts and the explosive Eagles offense to 251 total yards in the 25-20 loss.

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Two of the touchdowns scored by Philly came on a pick-six on Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, along with a fumble by running back Ezekiel Elliott putting the defense in compromised field position.

It has been made obvious once again that the defense will be the strength of the Patriots. Let’s take a look at the top 10 defensive players, per Pro Football Focus grades.

10
Marte Mapu

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Grade: 68.0

9
Lawrence Guy Sr.

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Grade: 70.5

8
Adrian Phillips

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Grade: 74.6

7
Keion White

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Grade: 74.9

6
Myles Bryant

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Grade: 76.2

5
Jahlani Tavai

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Grade: 77.1

4
Josh Uche

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Grade: 77.3

3
Jalen Mills

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Grade: 78.7

2
Jabrill Peppers

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Grade: 79.2

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