Patriots depth chart
Definition
A depth chart for the New England Patriots, the NFL's storied franchise from Foxborough, Massachusetts; it's a roster breakdown organized by position, ranking players from starters to deep benchwarmers.
In American football parlance, specifically tied to the Pats, this chart reveals the team's positional hierarchy – think Tom Brady at the top back in his heyday, with everyone else scrambling for scraps.
Examples
The Patriots depth chart just got a glow-up with that speedy rookie cornerback bumping vets to the third string.
Fantasy football nerds obsess over the Patriots depth chart like it's the Da Vinci Code of touchdowns.
After the injury bug hit, the Patriots depth chart turned into a game of musical chairs at linebacker.
Belichick's poker face hides the real drama: shuffling the Patriots depth chart faster than a Vegas dealer.