I re-watched the Pats-Titans last night and wanted to make sure I mentioned how impressed I was with two guys that have been somewhat overshadowed in the last couple days.
No one, including the pundits, knew who Tavon Wilson was when the Pats drafted him but he could be a real difference maker this year. Yes, we all saw the interception which was a quality grab and no gimme, but his quickness and tackling ability in the middle of the field brought a dimension to the Pats defense that has been missing in recent years.
Pro Football Focus graded him out a solid 1.7, including a 1.5 for pass coverage.
The other guy who was a beast inside was Kyle Love. PFF gave him a 2.1 including a 1.8 for run defense. We all know how valuable Wilfork is to this defense but Love has done nothing but improve the last two years. He was aggressive and decisive.
They were unsung heroes this past weekend, but if they continue these levels of performance they won’t be unsung for very long.