With Patriots, Stefon Diggs could end up playing a lot in the slit

Now that the patriots have added the receiver Stefon Diggs on a three -year contract from one year to the next, they will have to understand how to use it as best as possible.

Mike Reiss d’Espn.com has take a look to possibilities.

The most intriguing strategy concerns the slit. As Reiss Note, Diggs became more or a short / intermediary option last year in Houston. Its target air yards were only 8.84 in 2024, down 10.19 yards in its last year with the Bills and 14.73 in its last year with the Vikings. He also had a career summit of 18.6% of his short and outside routes.

Reiss also underlines that Diggs aligned himself in the slit 43% of the time last year. It has an average of 27% when passing Buffalo.

This could make things a little annoying for Demario Douglas, who had been penciled like the option of first pre-Diggs.

However, Diggs will seek to have an impact. His contractWhat was more than a little overvalued in the initial reports (to say it slightly), has 3.4 million dollars directly in 2025 to play each game and an additional $ 4 million to play well. Its ultimate goal will be 100 catches and 1,300 yards.

Diggs was indeed in rhythm to have at least 100 catches and at least 1,000 yards before undergoing an LCA injury at the end of the season in its only season with the Texans. He will have to produce and stay healthy, to make the most of his new contract.

Reiss adds a final point that could be a sign of good things to come. Diggs caught a hit in each of its last five games at the Gillette Stadium. It is the longest sequence of a visit player since the 1970 merger.