Old, new faces finding production at linebacker for Patriots
By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Writer
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — When the Patriots have been good on defense, it has usually meant they’ve gotten good play at linebacker. It’s true again this season with offseason addition Matt Judon thriving in his first season in New England while leading the team with 6 1/2 sacks. He has fit right in with a group that includes veterans such as Dont’a Hightower and Kyle Van Noy as well Jamie Collins, who recently returned for this third stint with the team.