Brandon Lloyd a victim of Patriots’ game plan, not poor performance – Patriots – Boston.com

As always the final word on the Dolphins game from Bedard’s breakdown. Lots of good stuff, including an explanation on Brandon Lloyd’s lack of production last weekend, which seems to be the flavor of the moment to complain about (Bostonians have to find something, right!?).

While he hasn’t been Moss — no one should have expected him to be — Lloyd has been a viable boundary threat. Lloyd has caught 50 passes, which is as many as Vincent Jackson of the Buccaneers, who signed a five-year, $55.6 million contract in the offseason. The Bills’ Stevie Johnson (55), and Davone Bess (56), and Brian Hartline (60) of the Dolphins are the only other AFC East receivers to have as many receptions as Lloyd. None of them play in an offense with Wes Welker (92 catches), Rob Gronkowski (53 in 10 games), and Aaron Hernandez (27 in six games).