"Jennings went from playing 74 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps last season to 37 percent of their defensive snaps this season. He said he continued to prepare as if he were a starter anyway so that he would be ready for opportunities like Sunday night. Adjusting to a new role under a new coaching staff has made this season different for the veteran linebacker."
"So, when the Patriots were trying to put the Chargers away in the fourth quarter of Monday night's divisional win and Jennings flew down the middle of the pocket and slammed into Justin Herbert for a third down sack, the moment had meaning."
""Since I've been here, all I've wanted to do was play meaningful football," Jennings said. "Just being here, being able to get an opportunity means a lot. Just trying to do my job and help my team win.""
Anfernee Jennings faced preseason trade rumors but remained with the New England Patriots and earned a roster spot through continued hard work. Jennings played a season-high 39 snaps against the Chargers and delivered a crucial third-down sack on Justin Herbert late in the fourth quarter. The play contributed to the Patriots' first playoff win since Super Bowl LII and the franchise's first playoff game in Foxborough since 2019. Jennings' defensive snaps fell from 74 percent last season to 37 percent this season, but he prepared as a starter, adjusted to a new role and coaching staff, and earned trust to play late in the game.
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