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Carlton Davis’ true value to the Patriots could not be more clear after Bears loss

Musket Fire·Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00 AM CT
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Cornerback Carlton Davis III missed his third straight game with a neck injury, and the Patriots' secondary is feeling it. With depth thin behind Christian Gonzalez, Marcus Jones has played 93 outside snaps this season, more than all of last year, and posted two of his lowest PFF coverage grades against the Raiders and Bears.

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