New England Patriots
AFC East | 3-10-0
Avg PTS
13
Rank: 32nd
Avg Yds
306.46
Rank: 27th
Avg PYds
204.54
Rank: 24th
Avg RYds
101.92
Rank: 21st
Posted 12/08/2023 5:26 am GMT
New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott rushed 22 times for 68 yards and caught seven passes (on eight targets) for 72 yards and a touchdown in a 21-18 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14.
Huddle Up: With Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) out, Elliott was the focal point of New England's offense. If you're looking for a spark at the running back position, you'd do well to grab Elliott off waivers as Stevenson is expected to miss multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain.
Posted 12/08/2023 4:03 am GMT
New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe completed 19 of his 28 passes for 240 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in a 21-18 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 14. He also ran three times for 13 yards.
Huddle Up: It was a nice effort from Zappe, who led the Pats to 21 first-half points before a scoreless second-half. Whether it locks him in as the starter for the final four games remains to be seen, but with games against the Chiefs, Broncos, and Bills on the horizon, Zappe doesn't look like he'll offer much fantasy appeal in the weeks ahead. Feel free to leave him on waivers.
Posted 12/08/2023 12:54 am GMT
New England Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) is officially active for the Week 14 game.
Huddle Up: Smith-Schuster may be the main option in the passing game for the Patriots this week with Demario Douglas and DeVante Parker ruled out. He should see a decent amount of targets but probably can be avoided in most leagues.
Posted 12/08/2023 12:53 am GMT
New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker (knee) has been declared inactive for the Week 14 game.
Huddle Up: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jalen Reagor and Tyquan Thompson probably will be the main receivers for the Patriots with Parker and Demario Douglas sidelined. Each will see a few targets in the passing game, but fantasy players probably can avoid all three.
Posted 12/06/2023 10:26 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 14.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players can check the inactive list to see if Smith-Schuster will be able to play. He has been held to under 15 yards in five of his last six games and should be avoided in fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/06/2023 10:19 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker (knee) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 6, and is listed as questionable for Week 14.
Huddle Up: Parker should have a good chance to play this week, but fantasy players will need to check the inactive list for his official status. He was the top receiver for the Patriots in Week 13 and should see a good amount of targets again this week. He could be a possible flex option in deeper leagues.
Posted 12/06/2023 10:17 pm GMT
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 14.
Huddle Up: Ezekiel Elliott should receive most of the work at running back this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers and is coming off a productive Week 13 performance. He can be considered a flex option in most fantasy leagues.
Posted 12/06/2023 10:13 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR Demario Douglas (concussion) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 14.
Huddle Up: DeVante Parker and JuJu Smith-Schuster probably will be the main receivers for the Patriots in Week 14 with Douglas sidelined. Parker could be a possible flex option in some leagues if active, but fantasy players can avoid all of the Patriots receivers.
Posted 12/05/2023 11:24 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker (knee) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Huddle Up: Parker is one of the top options in the passing game but considering the offense and the matchup, he's best viewed as a flex option in Week 14.
Posted 12/05/2023 11:14 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) was a limited participant at practice Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Huddle Up: Smith-Schuster hasn't recorded more than 51 yards in a game this season so he can be avoided for fantasy purposes.
Posted 12/05/2023 11:12 pm GMT
New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) was taken off the practice injury report Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Huddle Up: Elliott seems good to go for Thursday night and with Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) not expected to play, he can be viewed as an RB2 option in Week 14.
Posted 12/05/2023 10:58 pm GMT
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) did not practice on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Huddle Up: Stevenson suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 13 and is expected to miss multiple games. With the Patriots' season going nowhere fast, it would make little sense to bring Stevenson back for a game or two at less than 100 percent. As such, Stevenson cannot be expected to play again in 2023. Ezekiel Elliott should see enough volume moving forward to be a worthy RB2 option most weeks.
Posted 12/05/2023 10:54 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR Demario Douglas (concussion) did not practice Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Huddle Up: There is almost no chance Douglas will clear the league's concussion protocol before Thursday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, so fantasy managers can expect him to be ruled out for a second straight game sometime on Wednesday. New England's offense is virtually inept right now, so much so that there may not be a single Patriot worth starting in fantasy except for maybe Ezekiel Elliott.
Posted 12/05/2023 3:52 pm GMT
New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) will miss multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain.
Huddle Up: His fantasy season could be over as those are usually four-to-six-week injuries. Ezekiel Elliott could be a solid RB2. They'll supplement him with Ty Montgomery and JaMycal Hasty through the air. They could be waiver claims in PPR leagues for depth/handcuff purposes.
Posted 12/04/2023 10:23 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) was limited during practice Monday, Nov. 4. The Patriots did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Smith-Schuster had a solid game a few weeks ago but has been limited to 30 yards over the last three games. He will see a few targets if active in Week 14 but can be avoided in all leagues.
Posted 12/04/2023 10:20 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR DeVante Parker (knee) was limited during practice Monday, Nov. 4. The Patriots did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Parker seems to have picked up a minor injury during the Week 13 game but should be able to play this week if he does not suffer a setback. He is one of the main options in the passing game but is only a possible flex option in deeper leagues.
Posted 12/04/2023 10:19 pm GMT
New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) was limited during practice Monday, Nov. 4. The Patriots did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Elliott was able play in the last game despite the injury and should be on the field again for Week 14. He should receive most the work with Rhamondre Stevenson unlikely to play and can be at least a flex option in most leagues.
Posted 12/04/2023 10:14 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR Demario Douglas (concussion) did not participate in practice Monday, Nov. 4. The Patriots did not hold a practice Monday, so this is an estimation.
Huddle Up: Douglas is still going through the concussion protocol and could be facing an uphill battle in terms of his availability for Week 14. Fantasy players can keep an eye out on the situation but should not count on Douglas this week.
Posted 12/04/2023 6:47 am GMT
Updating previous reports, New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) had X-rays on his ankle following the game on Sunday, Dec. 3, that came back negative. He will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. The current belief is that Stevenson could miss multiple games with the injury, according to The Athletic's Jeff Howe.
Huddle Up: With the Pats on Thursday night, it seems a near certainty that Stevenson will sit out in Week 14. We'll know more when the results of the MRI come back, but it's hard to imagine the Pats will push Stevenson to return with their season in flames. Owners looking for RB help can scoop up Ezekiel Elliott if he's available, as the veteran should become the primary back while Stevenson is out.
Posted 12/03/2023 8:45 pm GMT
Updating a previous report, New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (ankle) will not return to the Week 13 game because of his ankle injury.
Huddle Up: Fantasy players will need to keep an eye on the situation to see how long Stevenson may be sidelined. He probably will be questionable at best for Week 14 since the Patriots play on Thursday Night Football. Ezekiel Elliott will receive most of the work at running back and can be a flex option.
Posted 12/03/2023 6:20 pm GMT
New England Patriots QB Bailey Zappe will start Week 13's game against the Los Angeles Chargers. QB/WR Malik Cunningham could also see some snaps and it is likely that QB Mac Jones will serve as the team's third quarterback.
Huddle Up: It appears as though the Mac Jones era in New England may be over, with Zappe having received snaps with the first-team offense during the week, while Jones worked out with the scout team. Neither Zappe nor Cunningham should be viewed as a viable fantasy option at this time.
Posted 12/03/2023 5:54 pm GMT
New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) is officially active for the Week 13 game.
Huddle Up: Elliott probably will receive his normal workload this week despite the injury, but fantasy players in most leagues likely have better options available and can keep Elliott on the bench.
Posted 12/02/2023 3:24 pm GMT
New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick would not say if QB Bailey Zappe would receive his second consecutive start in Week 13's game against the Los Angeles Chargers but multiple sources claim that Zappe has prepared as though he would start. QB Mac Jones has been working as the scout team quarterback in practice, according to sources.
Huddle Up: The New England quarterback situation continues to be one that fantasy owners should avoid for the foreseeable future.
Posted 12/01/2023 11:33 pm GMT
New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 1, and is listed as questionable for Week 13.
Huddle Up: Elliott has a good chance to play in the Week 13 game, but fantasy players can check the inactive list for his official status. He has been more productive over the last few games but probably can be avoided in most leagues.
Posted 12/01/2023 11:25 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR Demario Douglas (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 1, and has been ruled out for Week 13.
Huddle Up: DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Tyquan Thornton probably will be the main receivers for the Patriots with Douglas unavailable. None of the three are must-start options, but Parker and Smith-Schuster could be possible flex options in deeper leagues.
Posted 11/30/2023 11:21 pm GMT
New England Patriots WR Demario Douglas (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Nov. 30.
Huddle Up: Douglas may be facing an uphill battle since he has missed the first two practices of the week. Fantasy players can monitor the situation over the next few days but probably should keep him on the bench and look for other options for their lineups.
Posted 11/30/2023 11:21 pm GMT
New England Patriots RB Ezekiel Elliott (thigh) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 30.
Huddle Up: Elliott should have a good chance to play in the Week 13 game, but fantasy players will know more closer to game time. He will see a decent amount of carries if active but is only a possible flex option in leagues.
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