Patriots vs. Titans rookie review: Christian Barmore’s impact extends beyond the stat-sheet

The New England Patriots have now won six games in a row, thanks to a 36-13 victory over the visiting Tennessee Titans in Week 12.

Against the Titans, four of its members saw the field.

While the Patriots had to settle for five field goals — in part because of some errant throws by the young quarterback — he did move the ball well.

Jones also threw some impressive passes along the way.

The Patriots’ second-round draft selection had another solid day against the Titans, picking up two more quarterback disruptions in 15 snaps as a pass rusher.

Barmore was okay versus the run, but oftentimes not in a position to help a struggling run defense.

One example is Matthew Judon’s first-quarter sack: Barmore drew the attention of three offensive linemen, which in turn gave Judon a one-on-one situation he took advantage of.

Speaking of the stat-sheet, Rhamondre Stevenson had a solid performance based on the numbers: he carried the football nine times for 46 yards and a 5.1-yard average per rushing attempt.

Stevenson carried the football only four times through the first four quarters, averaging just 2 yards per run.

The reasons for that are manifold, and the impact of the Titans defensive front cannot be understated.

The fifth-round selection, who was traded from the Baltimore Ravens to the Patriots in late August, played seven defensive snaps on the final drive of the day.

Wade, who registered one assisted tackle, was not tested in the passing game; Tennessee called seven straight runs to close out the game.

After missing the early parts of the regular season due to a shoulder injury and later struggling with an ankle issue, Ronnie Perkins was again declared inactive in Week 12.

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