Matthew Judon sets new Patriots mark for sacks to start season, after pulling switcheroo with red sleeves
BOSTON -- Since arriving in New England last year, pass rusher Matthew Judon has developed a signature look. But Judon appeared to be set to switch things up on Sunday. With the Patriots sporting their red "Pat Patriot" throwback look for their home game vs. the Giants, Judon opted to mix it up by substituting his trademark red sleeves with some navy blue sleeves during pregame warmups.
Judon looked to be at his normal comfort level, despite the new duds.
Yet after showing off hat pregame look ... Judon decided to go with the old reliable for the game, switching into red sleeves for kickoff.
Sticking with what worked was a good call, though.
On a third-and-7 early in the second quarter, Judon sacked Jared Goff. In doing so, Judon became the first player in Patriots history to record a sack in each of the team's first five games.
Judon had been tied with Hall of Famer Andre Tippett for the franchise record, after sacking Aaron Rodgers last week in Green Bay.
In this game, Judon decided to have some more fun, sacking Goff on a fourth-and-9 later in the second quarter. This time, Judon jarred the ball free, and Kyle Dugger scooped the loose ball and scampered 59 yards for a defensive touchdown.
Whether or not the sleeve color was a factor for Judon, he clearly is off to a special start to his second season in New England.
