Actually... you are revising history. I posted an actual game stats link earlier. In case you missed it here is the link https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201412280nwe.htm#all_vis_snap_counts
As you can see... pretty much their entire defense started. However, for those too lazy to check their facts here is a fun copy paste from there:
Patriots Starters
Player Pos
Tom Brady QB (48% of the snaps)
Brandon Bolden RB
** Danny Amendola WR ** oops howd he get on there... you swore he didnt play! and 81% of snaps to boot!
Brandon LaFell WR
Brian Tyms WR
Michael Hoomanawanui TE
Nate Solder LT
Josh Kline LG
Bryan Stork C
Ryan Wendell RG
Marcus Cannon RT
Chandler Jones RE
Rob Ninkovich LDE
Alan Branch DT
Vince Wilfork DT
Sealver Siliga DT
Jamie Collins LB
Jonathan Casillas LB
Darrelle Revis LCB
Logan Ryan RCB
Devin McCourty S
Patrick Chung S
Anyhow, carry on!