In 2016, Julian Edelman played in every game…and Danny Amendola didn’t play much.
In 2015, Julian Edelman got hurt in the team’s 9th game, and Amendola played the majority of snaps in games 9-10, and 12-13 before getting nicked up in game 14, missing the next game (15), and Edelman returning for the playoffs.
In games 9-13, with Amendola healthy and taking the lead ‘Edelman’ role…
Week 9 at NYG: 10 catches, 11 targets, 79 yards
Week 10 v. BUF: 9 catches, 12 targets, 117 yards
Week 11 v. DEN: Hurt out
Week 12 v. PHI: 7 catches, 13 targets, 62 yards and a TD
Week 13 at HOU: 6 catches, 8 targets for 46 yards
Four games played…8.0 catches (11.0 targets), 76.0 yards and 0.3 TDs per game
I’m just sayin’…