Mapu’s late interception capped the Dolphins’ comeback attempt and locked in a key NEP win, highlighting his growing influence in the Patriots’ secondary.

Mapu’s late fourth-quarter interception on a tipped pass extended New England’s possession and helped seal the win, highlighting his impact in critical moments.

Mapu was limited but active, likely to contribute in sub-packages and special roles. His versatility could help fill boundary and nickel duties as a hybrid defender, adding to New England’s flexible defensive look.

Mapu is questionable with a neck issue after partial practices. His status affects linebacker depth and special-teams workload, potentially elevating the importance of reserve LBs and altering the overall rotation in Week 2.

Marte Mapu moved from safety to linebacker in Vrabel-Williams’ system, trimming to ~215 pounds to better fit a second-level role. He’s a core special-teams contributor now, with growing comfort reading blocks and dropping into coverage. His future impact hinges on depth needs and continued development, making him a potential early-season IDP option if snaps rise.