Patriots star is quietly becoming the face of the team's culture shift

"What kind of impact would he have on second-year quarterback Drake Maye and the rest of the offense? Through four games, the returns on Diggs have been primarily positive. He's given Maye a viable weapon down the field as he works his way back to full game shape, less than a year after his knee injury. Diggs referred to Sunday's 42-13 thrashing of the Carolina Panthers as a "turn the corner" game, according to ESPN's Mike Reiss."

"Diggs was Maye's favorite target in Week 4, snatching six receptions for 101 yards, including a key fourth-down catch that led to a Patriots' touchdown. Diggs has been building a rapport with the Patriots' second-year quarterback, and their chemistry will be essential down the road. Stefon Diggs' voice is an important one for the Patriots' locker room The comeback is always better than the setback, and so far, Diggs is a walking example of that."

Stefon Diggs has provided primarily positive returns through four games with the New England Patriots, offering Drake Maye a viable downfield weapon as he recovers from a knee injury. Diggs recorded six receptions for 101 yards in Week 4, including a key fourth-down catch that set up a touchdown, and has built rapport with Maye that should aid offensive chemistry. Diggs contributes veteran leadership, crisp route-running and positional reliability while serving as a role model for younger receivers like Kyle Williams and Kayshon Boutte. He has not yet scored but influences game planning and quarterback confidence.

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