FOXBORO — The Patriots unveiled a series of spectacular ways to burn a defense by combining the forces of tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Scott Chandler during their season opening win against the Steelers.

Still, Chandler wasn’t anywhere close to full tilt.

The Patriots left a lot in the bag with the 6-foot-7, 260-pounder, who only played 24-of-57 snaps. If the Patriots increase Chandler’s workload Sunday against the Bills, one of their prized offseason additions could burn his former team at Ralph Wilson Stadium.

However, Chandler isn’t ready to entertain that idea.

“If you make it about yourself, you’re taking the wrong approach,” he said. “It’s a team game. I’m excited to go back and compete against a divisional opponent this week. I’m focused on helping the Patriots, not worried about me.”

Chandler was on the field last week for all four Patriots’ touchdowns, but two plays stuck out, both set up in identical fashion. The Pats had a four-tight end package at the 1-yard line with Chandler at fullback and Gronkowski tight to the left before both motioned to the left, Chandler to the slot and Gronkowski out wide.

Gronkowski corralled a double team with a slant to free up Chandler for his 1-yard score on an out route. He commanded two defenders with another out route while Gronkowski faked inside to break open on a fade for his score in the fourth quarter.

“That’s what we’re trying to do in any personnel grouping or formation,” Chandler said. “We’re trying to make it tough on the defense to get lined up, to get situated. We want to create mismatches, and we were able to do that last week.”

The Pats played them off one another several times, but didn’t overdo it. Chandler was on the field for 15-of-34 passing downs, running 13 routes, and nine of 23 rushing plays. And there were more opportunities to exploit that matchup.

Chandler’s lack of reps was mostly due to the Patriots’ preference to use three wide receivers, one tight end and one running back. However, the Pats had 11 plays with multiple tight ends (10 with two tight ends, one with three) and Chandler relegated to the sideline. Nine of those plays were runs.

“I’m not that worried about that,” Chandler said about his role. “I’m worried about doing what I can to help this team win. Whatever the coaches want me to do, hopefully I can go out there and do it well.”

The Pats could deploy heavier packages against the Bills, who have a more tenacious defensive front. That would theoretically yield more chances for Chandler.

The Pats aren’t going to use Chandler at the point of attack in the ground game. He was signed to catch passes and help Gronkowski, particularly in the red zone where the Patriots scored on all four trips against the Steelers. Gronk’s 6-yard scoring catch in the second quarter also occurred with Chandler offset to his right, giving the defense a little more to think about before the snap.

Chandler was impactful in his Patriots debut despite a limited workload. The potential exists for that success to be magnified.

“I think all we can do is go out there and work,” Chandler said. “And when we get an opportunity, take advantage of it.”