Josh Uche Must Step Up In Week 5

Josh Uche Must Step Up In Week 5

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New England Patriots edge rusher Josh Uche must step up in a Week 5 matchup against the New Orleans Saints in the absence of Patriots sack leader Matt Judon. Judon will have surgery to address a biceps injury he suffered in Week 4. Uche has played well as the Patriots' pass rush specialist. He has rushed the passer on 70.3% of his snaps, and he has created pressure on 23.4% of his pass rushes, a high rate. But Judon has played 40 more passing downs than Uche and 52 more rushing downs. This matchup against the Saints presents a prime opportunity if Uche can take advantage of it, as the Saints' offensive line allows pressure and sacks at a higher rate than average.

Source: NFL.com