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Patriots Trim Stefon Diggs’s Snaps as OC Points to Low Play Counts

McDaniels says there is no special reason for the reduction beyond the offense not running enough plays.

Overview

  • Diggs logged a season-low 26 of 52 snaps in Week 15 and has played 50 percent or fewer of offensive snaps in three straight games.
  • Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels dismissed injury or discipline as causes, citing limited total plays and a wide rotation of contributors.
  • The cutback has aligned with a slump, with Diggs totaling eight receptions for 72 yards over the last three games after a 105-yard day in Week 11.
  • Diggs said he is adjusting to fluctuating usage, emphasized leadership, and stated he feels healthy following last year’s ACL tear.
  • Despite reduced time, he still leads New England with 83 targets, 67 catches, and 731 yards, and McDaniels noted defenses have increasingly doubled Diggs and tight end Hunter Henry.