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McDaniels Calls Diggs’ Grasp of Patriots Offense ‘Nine Out of Ten’ as Role Expands

New England plans a matchup-driven distribution of targets that could shift again versus Buffalo.

Overview

  • After a six-catch, 101-yard outing against Carolina, Stefon Diggs sits at 19 receptions on 22 targets for 213 yards this season.
  • Diggs said his earlier claim of being a ‘5 out of 10’ in comfort was sarcastic, while Josh McDaniels characterized it as modest and placed him near a nine.
  • The Patriots have rotated weekly focal points in the passing game, with Kayshon Boutte leading in Week 1, Rhamondre Stevenson in Week 2, and Hunter Henry in Week 3.
  • Diggs is lining up in multiple spots, playing primarily outside with over 43% of passing snaps in the slot, and he appears recovered from last October’s ACL tear.
  • Boutte leads New England wide receivers with 191 snaps despite fewer recent targets, voicing confidence that more opportunities will come.