Three Patriots Players Who Need To End Season On High Note

The New England Patriots never had lofty expectations for the 2024 season under Jerod Mayo. That doesn’t mean there hasn’t been individual frustrations.

New England keeps building for the future and needs true production out of their young players to do that. The Patriots have some talent but need more consistency.

With that, here’s three Patriots who need strong finishes to the 2024 season.

JA’LYNN POLK
Polk came to New England as a second-round selection in the 2024 NFL Draft. His background sparked promise and he had a few standout moments during the preseason.

He does have the second-most touchdowns on the team, but his rookie season hasn’t been much of a success and sparked some doubts.

Polk is talented. He needs to show that and earn his targets down the stretch for the Patriots.

MARCUS JONES
The versatile third-year Patriot offered a few highs this season but also faltered in tough assignments in November against the Los Angeles Rams and the Miami Dolphins. New England’s secondary has talent, though consistent production from players not named Christian Gonzalez is tough to come by this season.

Jones got back to taking a few looks on offense while holding dynamic abilities as a punt returner. The Patriots need a few more impact plays from Jones down the stretch to re-maximize his value in New England.

CHRISTIAN BARMORE
The Patriots already gave Barmore a new deal, but ending the season with legitimate production would be a massive success story for the defensive lineman.

Barmore missed the first half of the season after being diagnosed with blood clots during training camp. The fourth-year defender eventually worked back to take the field after a rather scary situation from the summer.

When Barmore is on the field, he can shake up a game against the opposing offense. The Patriots defender broke out in 2023 with 64 tackles and 8.5 sacks. He’s got another sack and six tackles in a limited role in the three games since returning to action in 2024.