In a reflection of how the Patriots viewed Colts defensive ends Dwight Freeney, Robert Mathis and Jerry Hughes as a key to their game-plan, the coaching staff picked three defensive ends when selecting practice player of the week awards.
Five-year veteran Trevor Scott and rookies Jake Bequette and Justin Francis earned the honor, along with special teamer Matthew Slater.
The practice players of the week are those deemed to have best prepared the team in the days leading up to a victory.
The following are this year's practice players of the week:
vs. Colts
DE Jake Bequette
DE Justin Francis
DE Trevor Scott
WR Matthew Slater
vs. Bills
DL Brandon Deaderick
QB Ryan Mallett
S Derrick Martin
RB Shane Vereen
at Rams
FB James Develin
OL Nick McDonald
LB Jeff Tarpinian
vs. Jets
DE Jake Bequette
WR Julian Edelman
DL Marcus Forston
DE Justin Francis
WR Greg Salas
vs. Broncos
FB James Develin
TE Daniel Fells
DE Justin Francis
QB Ryan Mallett
DE Trevor Scott
at Bills
DB Malcolm Williams
at Titans
OT Marcus Cannon
WR Julian Edelman
DE Justin Francis
LB Jeff Tarpinian