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How will Patriots defense contain Jaguars' biggest weapon?

The New England Patriots enter Week 3 with reason to trust their man coverage-heavy defense against Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington, despite his level of play this season posing a threat to their ability to win one-on-one matchups.

According to Pro Football Focus, the Patriots employ a man coverage rate of 46 percent, but Washington has been productive against the coverage scheme, to say the least, averaging 7.71 yards per reception against man.

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