Patriots: Dont'a Hightower
He gets respect, but I don't think people realize how good is and how clutch he has been in the biggest moments.
Patriots v.s. Seattle Super Bowl: People always talk about the Butler INT, and rightfully so, but arguably the play of the game happened right before that when Hightower stuffed and denied Marshawn Lynch at the goal-line.
Patriots v.s. Falcons Super Bowl: Enough said, he played an outstanding game and made the defensive play of the game. He has a great game against Houston as well. During the season, he was the LB with the fewest yards allowed per reception in the NFL, as well as having the second highest QB pressure percentage in the NFL, only trailing Mack.
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Patriots v.s. Broncos 2015: Only reason it's not "Tommy Six Rings" yet is because the Patriots lose home-field after Hightower was injured against the Broncos. The Broncos were doing nothing with their rushing attack until Hightower left injured, and then the Patriots were gored the rest of the game. Lost home-field, and suffered that playoff loss in Denver with that crowd noise.
Best defensive player out of Bama in a while.
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He gets respect, but I don't think people realize how good is and how clutch he has been in the biggest moments.
Patriots v.s. Seattle Super Bowl: People always talk about the Butler INT, and rightfully so, but arguably the play of the game happened right before that when Hightower stuffed and denied Marshawn Lynch at the goal-line.
Patriots v.s. Falcons Super Bowl: Enough said, he played an outstanding game and made the defensive play of the game. He has a great game against Houston as well. During the season, he was the LB with the fewest yards allowed per reception in the NFL, as well as having the second highest QB pressure percentage in the NFL, only trailing Mack.
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Patriots v.s. Broncos 2015: Only reason it's not "Tommy Six Rings" yet is because the Patriots lose home-field after Hightower was injured against the Broncos. The Broncos were doing nothing with their rushing attack until Hightower left injured, and then the Patriots were gored the rest of the game. Lost home-field, and suffered that playoff loss in Denver with that crowd noise.
Best defensive player out of Bama in a while.
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