The New England Patriots’ special teams units contributed 14 points to the team’s 38-31 victory over the Chicago Bears in week 7

The first score came on a kickoff return by Cordarrelle Patterson http://www.authenticsnewenglandpatriots.com/cheap-shaq-mason-jersey , the second off a blocked punt: with the score tied at 24, Dont’a Hightower burst through the line of scrimmage to get his hands on Pat O’Donnell’s kicking attempt. The loose football was scooped up by Kyle Van Noy and returned for a score.Hightower’s block did not only play a key role in helping the Patriots secure their first road win of the season, it also brought him AFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors. The veteran receiving the award marks the second time in his career that he has been named as one of the conference’s players of the week: during the 2016 season, the linebacker was named the AFC’s defensive player of week 6.Until today no Patriot has earned player of the week honors this season. The last time a member of the team was honored this way came in 2017’s week 16 when running back Dion Lewis won AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors. The last time a special teamer received the award also took place last year: kicker Stephen Gostkowski earned the accolade for his performance in week 11.Patriots bring in four offensive players for free agency workouts The New England Patriots are always trying to keep their emergency lists fresh, regularly bringing in free agents for workouts. Over the last week Youth Devin McCourty Jersey , this led to the team signing defensive edge John Simon to their active roster and linebacker Calvin Munson to the practice squad. Whether the latest group of free agents to be worked out will join them on the Patriots’ payroll remains to be seen. Let’s take a look at them (via ESPN Boston’s Mike Reiss):WR Reggie DavisAfter going undrafted in 2017, Reggie Davis signed with Atlanta Falcons before ultimately joining the Cleveland Browns’ active roster for the first three weeks of the season – withoug appearing in a game, though. After getting his release, he re-joined Atlanta via its practice squad and later signed a futures contract with the team. The speedster, who has primarily been used as a slot receiver over the course of his career White Cordarrelle Patterson Jersey , failed to make the team again and was instead picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad. He was let go on September 20.WR Damoun PattersonDamoun Patterson also entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent. The Youngstown State product was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers and had a solid 2018 preseason: he caught a team-high nine passes for 112 yards and a touchdown, with the majority of his production coming in week one. However, he still failed to make the team’s 53-man roster after a toe injury led the Steelers to release him with an injury designation. One week later, he was let go off the injured reserve list and has been on the open market since.RB Brandon RadcliffFollowing a solid but unspectacular career at Louisville, Brandon Radcliff did not hear his name called on draft day. Instead Youth Julian Edelman Jersey , he joined the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent but was unable to carve out a role with the team. After a short stint with the Tennessee Titans, he joined the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad and signed a futures contract with the team after his rookie season. However, Radcliff failed to make the team’s roster this year and was let go during roster cuts.OT Toby WeathersbyA 15-game starter at LSU, Toby Weathersby also went unselected during this year’s draft. The 6’6, 310 lbs lineman later joined the Philadelphia Eagles but was later waived with an injury designation. After starting the regular season on injured reserve Youth Deatrich Wise Jr Jersey , Weathersby was released off the list again last week. A solid run blocker who struggled with injuries his entire career, the 22-year old is a candidate to also be used at the guard position.