[Resolute Conservative]

Patriots clinched the playoffs in week 10. They did not need to play hard after that and risk injuring more players, they will win when it counts. Brady was the only member of the offense that started every game.

[ConservingFreedom]

Patriots clinched the playoffs in week 10. They did not need to play hard after that and risk injuring more players

That's a reason coaches sit players, not a reason players start but coast.