The Patriots clustering players like that also happened at defensive tackle and cornerback. Backup DTs Joshua Farmer, Jeremiah Pharms Jr. and Isaiah Iton all played between 28 and 33 snaps, while cornerbacks Alex Austin, D.J. James and Miles Battle played 33, 32 and 30; Kobee Minor, Jordan Polk and Brandon Crossley checked in at 21, 19 and 19.

There’s a battle for the third QB spot, a showcase for second-year players and depth to sort out at running back when Washington plays Friday night.