receiving record, Thomas has one that made a huge difference with the voters. He also played five games without starting quarterback Drew Brees, yet made 42 catches in those outings. Considered one of the game’s best cover cornerbacks, the All-Pro made his eighth pro season his best with a career-high six interceptions that tied for the N.F.L. Gilmore was a key member of the league’s stingiest defense in 2019; New England allowed 225 points in winning an 11th straight A.F.C. “Each and every week, I feel like I’m going against the best receivers every game, and I was able to shut them down as much as I can,” Gilmore said.

Source: New York Times February 02, 2020 01:18 UTC