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2016 Fantasy Football: Five Must Start Players in Patriots vs Jets

By Nick Ziegler

Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) pulls in pass reception during overtime to setup winning touchdown as he is defended by New England Patriots cornerback Duron Harmon (30) at MetLife Stadium. New York Jets defeat the New England Patriots 26-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Dec 27, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) pulls in pass reception during overtime to setup winning touchdown as he is defended by New England Patriots cornerback Duron Harmon (30) at MetLife Stadium. New York Jets defeat the New England Patriots 26-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /
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Nov 20, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) throws the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter at Levi /

Tom Brady

Since returning from his four-game suspension, there haven’t been too many quarterbacks in the NFL better than Tom Brady. Starting in Week 5, Brady has been on a mission this season, and that mission might result in him being the MVP of the league.

Owners of Brady certainly took a risk using one of their early round picks on a player that missed the first four games of the season. Since then, that risk has really paid off. So far this season, Brady has totaled 20 touchdown passes and just one interception. In addition to the ridiculous ratio, Brady is also completing just over 70 percent of his passes this season.

Even though Rob Gronkowski was unable to play against the San Francisco 49ers last week, it didn’t stop Brady from totaling four touchdown passes in the win. The depth that the Patriots currently have at their skill positions is ridiculous. They are constantly able to rotate fresh bodies, and their formations can leave a defense scrambling.

Next: Pats vs Jets: 5 players to watch

Brady will be matching up against one of the worst passing defenses in the NFL this season in Week 12. The Jets passing defense has struggled to contain any talented quarterback this season, and Brady is going to have a monster day. On Sunday, expect to see Brady have one of his best games of the season against the Jets.

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