The New England Patriots offense has struggled throughout the year, but their tight end room has been surprisingly productive in offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt's unit.
After rookie quarterback Drake Maye found tight end Hunter Henry early for three completions in the first quarter, he began sprinkling the ball to Austin Hooper, who scored a touchdown last week against the Miami Dolphins.
Late in the second quarter, Maye connected with Hooper for the team's first touchdown of the day to take a 16-14 lead over the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium.
Drake Maye 🎯 Austin Hooper
— Carlos Talks Pats (@LosTalksPats) December 1, 2024
Touchdown #Patriots!pic.twitter.com/WZjDV0bBsN
New England needs their tight ends to continue showing up and showing out because that will give them their best chance of success.
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