New England Patriots tight end Zach Sudfeld has said that he is keeping faith in himself after a poor start to the new season.

The rookie is yet to make any receptions on three targets this season, while he also missed one game with a hamstring injury.

Sudfeld told The Boston Herald: "At the end of the day, we're winning games, so you're happy about that. For me, the opportunity will come.

"If it doesn't, you just keep going out there, keep doing your job, keep doing the little things right. As long as we're winning, it's good. It's just one of those things. Different situations, different scenarios, you've got to keep working, keep doing your job, executing the right way, and eventually it will all fall into place."

Sudfeld showed glimpses of his talent in pre-season, making eight catches for over 100 yards and scoring a touchdown.