Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is sacked in the backfield by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the fourth quarter at Levi's Stadium. Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Joey Slye #13 of the New England Patriots kicks a field goal in the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Greg Bedard: Right now they’re the best players on the team. They were outstanding on Sunday.
Jabrill Peppers
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A pass thrown from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow intended for Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson is almost caught by New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers (5) during the Bengals home opener against the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium Sunday, September 8, 2024. (Syndication: The Enquirer)
Greg Bedard: He was incredible on Sunday. He really brought it. He had that first pop on Deebo Samuel. He had that interception. And there was also, he tried to make a play, tried to shoot a gap, he doesn’t get there then continues at full speed to wheel back around and after the 3o-yard gain, he made the tackle.
Davon Godchaux
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 18: Davon Godchaux #92 of the New England Patriots celebrates after a sack against the Las Vegas Raiders during the third quarter of the game at Allegiant Stadium on December 18, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Greg Bedard: I thought Godchaux was tremendous in this game. There was one time where he wasn’t lined up in the right place, but other than that I thought he was terrific.
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Jacoby Brissett
Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Santa Clara, California, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is sacked in the backfield by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) during the fourth quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images
Greg Bedard: I thought he was awful in the first half. He was terrible in this game. In fact, dating back to Mac Jones’s rookie year, this was the fourth worst rated game I had for a Patriots quarterback.
Demontrey Jacobs
Introducing you to a potentially critical player today for the Patriots: LT Demontrey Jacobs.
6-foot-6, 315 pounds, South Florida alum, first-year player awarded on waivers from Broncos at final cutdown (Cardinals also claimed him; Broncos hoped to have him return on p-squad). pic.twitter.com/dfZzUvuJ9G
Greg Bedard: I feel bad about this but he was out there. He gave up 6.5 total quarterback pressures, 2 sacks, 4 hits, a half a hurry, 1.5 stuffed runs. Yeah, he had a tough time.
Sidy Sow
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Jun 10, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots guard Sidy Sow (62) walks to the practice fields for minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
Greg Bedard: I fault the coaches for putting him in this position. He did not look ready to go. His pad level was terrible. He was just not put in a good spot. He should’ve practiced more. He was not good enough in this game.
Kevin Maggiore has been producing on the Felger & Mazz program since January of 2022 and has been producing with 98.5 The Sports Hub since 2018. Kevin also produces New England Patriots broadcasts on The Sports Hub and has produced Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins broadcasts in the past. Kevin grew up in Saugus, Massachusetts and is still in the area today. A lifelong hockey fan, Kevin collects hockey jerseys and has over 100 jerseys in his collection. Kevin loves spending his time away from the office on the golf course. Kevin writes about all New England sports from Patriots football to Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins.
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