2015 Regular Season Stats: 9 games played/ 9 starts, 61 receptions, 692 yards, 7 touchdowns
Julian Edelman began the 2015 campaign on a tear before an injured foot caused him to miss the last seven games of the regular season.
- Through the first nine games, Edelman had seven receiving touchdowns, tying him with receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and DeAndre Hopkins for the most by a wide receiver in the NFL.
- Edelman opened the season with back-to-back games of 11 catches and 97 yards receiving, vs. Pittsburgh and at Buffalo, adding two touchdown receptions in Buffalo.Â
- In Week 10, Edelman came out hot at the Giants, hauling in four passes for 53 yards in the first quarter before leaving with an injury.
- Edelman returned for the Patriots Divisional playoff game against the Chiefs, tallying 10 receptions for 100 yards.
Presenting some of the best photos of Patriots WR Julian Edelman.
Charles Clay – With new top target Kelvin Benjamin injured, Buffalo could turn to the veteran tight end Clay to pick up the slack. He's third on the Bills with 29 catches for the year. New England's work against tight ends has been better of late, but Clay may still be one of the better options for Tyrod Taylor.
Charles Clay – With new top target Kelvin Benjamin injured, Buffalo could turn to the veteran tight end Clay to pick up the slack. He's third on the Bills with 29 catches for the year. New England's work against tight ends has been better of late, but Clay may still be one of the better options for Tyrod Taylor.
Tre'Davious White – The rookie cornerback has had a very impressive first season. He has two of Buffalo's 12 interceptions, a number the Bills may have to add to in order to slow down Tom Brady and Co.Â
Tre'Davious White – The rookie cornerback has had a very impressive first season. He has two of Buffalo's 12 interceptions, a number the Bills may have to add to in order to slow down Tom Brady and Co.Â
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman spikes the ball after a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during a NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) gains 30 yards during the NFL week 10 regular season football game against the New York Giants on Sunday November 15, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Patriots won the game 27-26.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) catches a pass during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 in Arlington, Texas. New England won 30-6.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) takes a handoff from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the 2015 week 9 regular season NFL football game against the Washington Redskins on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015 in Foxborough, Mass. The Patriots won the game 27-10.
New England Patriots receiver Julian Edelman runs with a reception in action against the Indianapolis Colts during a NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015 in Indianapolis. The Patriots won the game, 34-27.
New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman runs the ball after a catch against the Washington Redskins during a NFL football game at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday Nov. 8, 2015.
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, right, celebrates a touchdown pass to Julian Edelman (11) in the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015, in Foxborough, Mass.
ADVANCE FOR SUNDAY, NOV. 15 AND THEREAFTER - In this photo taken Nov. 8, 2015, New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman (11) gives a stiff arm to Washington Redskins defensive back Jeron Johnson (20) after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints' high-powered passing offense get to take on the Washington Redskins' mediocre defense. Kirk Cousins and the Redskins' mediocre passing offense get to take on the Saints' full-of-holes secondary.
McDaniels on Julian Edelman after his injury: "I think it's important to understand that there's nobody that's going to go in and just take Julian's place... any time that you incur an injury to a player as versatile as Julian... it's never going to be one person's responsibility to go in there and make up for that production."
Edelman in 2016: Nobody plays harder than Edelman and unfortunately that's led to some injury trouble for the dynamic slot receiver. His foot injury derailed what was shaping up as a terrific season for Edelman, as he had seven touchdowns in half a season. His obvious comfort with Tom Brady will continue to make him the top target going forward and a full season of work will have him back around 100 catches next season.
Julian Edelman
