25-year old safety Brandon Meriweather is having an outstanding season for the Patriots.  He has played in 7 games for the Patriots this season and he has made 39 tackles, defensed 5 passes, 3 tackles for a loss, 1 forced fumble and he has intercepted 2 passes (70 return yards,  1 returned for a TD).  The Patriots are happy with Meriweather who has been great for the Patriots serving as the back line of the defense.