"That the Patriots rushed for 166 yards in that game is no coincidence. Pro Football Focus gave Tonga a 75.4 run-blocking grade - which led the team. All eight of his snaps were rush plays, and he helped collapse the entire left side of the Bucs' defensive line on TreVeyon Henderson's 69-yard touchdown scamper that helped seal a 28-23 win, the Patriots' seventh in a row."
"The Patriots have found an absolute gem in the 29-year-old journeyman, who signed a one-year contract worth just $2.1 million to join New England this offseason. He's been worth every penny and more, showcasing his versatility on Sunday with 28 snaps on defense, eight on offense, and four more on the field goal block team, per PFF. Tonga had previous stops with the Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings and Arizona Cardinals, but only the Bears used him on offense;"
Khyiris Tonga, a 335-pound nose tackle, took on an expanded offensive role as a fullback in New England's Tonga Truck package, including eight offensive snaps against the Buccaneers. New England rushed for 166 yards in that game, and Pro Football Focus awarded Tonga a 75.4 run-blocking grade that led the team. Tonga played 28 defensive snaps, eight offensive snaps and four special teams snaps in that contest. He signed a one-year, $2.1 million contract and previously played for the Bears, Vikings and Cardinals. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels has not yet called a pass with Tonga on the field. Tonga also logged some offensive snaps at BYU in college.
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