affective congruency consistency between the self-concept of an individual and the related behaviors and responses of others.
Each team in the NFL, including the Patriots, are allowed to carry 53 players on their roster.
Football Team Makeup. A typical NFL team consists of 53 players divided into three separate groups: offense, defense and special teams. Of those 53 players, 45 are typically placed on the active roster in any game, though a 46th player may be added as a third quarterback for offense.