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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Tops 100 yards against Cincy
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 4:05 PM
Henry caught seven of 10 targets for 115 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: The veteran tight end led the Patriots in receptions, targets and yards, capping his big day with a 28-yard TD from Drake Maye in the second quarter. It's the first 100-yard game for Henry since Week 2 of last season, and he's amassed a 41-537-5 line on 63 targets through 12 contests in 2025. He'll look to keep rolling in Week 13 against the Giants. |
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Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs Just two grabs in Week 12 win
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 4:01 PM
Diggs caught two of three targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Quarterback Drake Maye focused most of his attention on veteran tight end Hunter Henry, who erupted for a 7-115-1 line on 10 targets, while Diggs' two catches actually tied for the team lead among Patriots' wideouts. The three targets also tied for his season low, but Diggs has still caught multiple passes in every game this season, en route a 61-679-3 line on 75 targets through 12 contests. He'll look to bounce back in Week 13 against the Giants. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Maintains top job in backfield
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 3:56 PM
Henderson carried the ball 18 times for 66 yards and caught three of four targets for 15 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.
Analysis: Rhamondre Stevenson returned from a three-game absence due to a toe injury, but that didn't have a big impact on Henderson's workload, as his 18 carries were just one short of his volume from the week before. Stevenson was also largely ineffective on his limited touches, gaining just five rushing yards on six totes and getting stuffed on two carries from Cincinnati's one-yard line in the third quarter. Henderson appears to have the No. 1 job in the backfield firmly in hand, racking up 405 rushing yards and four TDs with 5.4 yards per carry over the last five games while chipping in a 13-81-1 line on 16 targets. Henderson gets a very juicy matchup in Week 13 against a Giants defense that just got torched for 264 scrimmage yards and three total TDs by the Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Takes back seat against Bengals
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 3:50 PM
Stevenson carried the ball six times for five yards and caught one of two targets for five yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over Cincinnati.
Analysis: Returning from a three-game absence due to a toe issue, Stevenson found himself firmly behind TreVeyon Henderson in the backfield pecking order, as the rookie turned 21 touches into 81 scrimmage yards. Stevenson was deployed at the goal line Sunday, but he got stuffed for no gain on two carries from the Bengals' one-line line in the third quarter. That usage could allow him to maintain some fantasy value, but Stevenson appears to be the clear No. 2 option in the New England running game heading into a Week 13 meeting with the Giants. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Season-high yardage in Week 12 win
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 3:43 PM
Maye completed 22 of 35 passes for 294 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals. He added 22 rushing yards on five carries.
Analysis: The 294 yards were a season high for the second-year QB. Maye's INT did turn into a pick-six by Geno Stone in the second quarter, but he responded with a nine-play, 70-yard drive on the Patriots' next possession that was capped by a 28-yard TD strike to Hunter Henry. Maye will take a 21:6 TD:INT on the season through 12 games into a Week 13 tilt against the Giants. |
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Tommy DeVito Tommy DeVito Emergency QB for Week 12
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:52 AM
DeVito (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback against the Bengals on Sunday.
Analysis: DeVito is the reserve quarterback behind Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs, and is restricted from playing Sunday unless both are removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection. DeVito has yet to appear in a single regular-season game in 2025. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Active versus Bengals
Sun, Nov 23, 2025, 10:35 AM
Stevenson (toe) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: Stevenson, who last appeared in a game in Week 8, was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but the running back's full participation in Friday's session foreshadowed his active status Sunday. Stevenson is thus slated to rejoin a backfield that also includes rookie second-rounder TreVeyon Henderson, who combined for five total TDs over New England's last two contests. Prior to missing three straight weeks of action, Stevenson logged 83 carries for 279 yards and three TDs, while adding 16 catches (on 19 targets) for 169 yards in eight games. In his return to action versus Cincinnati, Stevenson should reclaim his key role in the Patriots' ground game, though in terms of volume it's possible that Henderson factors in more than he did the last time the two backs were both available. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Slated to return in Week 12
Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 9:42 PM
Stevenson, who is officially questionable for Sunday's matchup against Cincinnati due to a toe injury, is expected to suit up, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The toe issue caused Stevenson to miss each of New England's past three games. During that time, rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson moved into the starting role and scored five touchdowns (four rushing, one receiving) while averaging 88.0 rushing yards and 22.0 receiving yards per contest. With that in mind, Stevenson -- who logged an offensive snap share north of 70 percent in each of the three games prior to his absence -- may work in a more even timeshare if he indeed returns to action Sunday. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable after full practice
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 3:06 PM
Stevenson (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after practicing fully Friday.
Analysis: Stevenson logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, but his full participation in Friday's session has the running back trending toward a return to action after having missed three straight games. Supporting that notion is that coach Mike Vrabel noted of Stevenson on Friday, "I would say there wasn't many restrictions and that he responded well to the practice. I would say that as long as there are not any setbacks here, he'd be in line to play" Sunday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. In that scenario, Stevenson would be in line to rejoin a backfield timeshare with TreVeyon Henderson, who combined for five total TDs over New England's last two contests. Prior to sustaining his toe injury, Stevenson carried 83 times for 279 yards and three TDs, while adding 16 catches (on 19 targets) for 169 yards over the course of eight games. |
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Austin Hooper Austin Hooper Cleared to face weak Bengals D
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 3:03 PM
Hooper (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: Hooper practiced without limitations Thursday and Friday after a limited session Wednesday, and he has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Hunter Henry remains New England's top pass catcher among tight ends. but Hooper could find success against a Bengals defense that has been by far the worst in the league at defending the position, allowing a league-high 80.8 receiving yards per game to tight ends, as well as 12 touchdowns to the position in 10 games. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Another limited session
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:50 PM
Stevenson (toe) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald relays that Patriots running backs coach Tony Dews noted Thursday that Stevenson -- who also was limited Wednesday -- "was out there running around, and looked like himself running around. So, we'll see what it looks like tomorrow." In any case, Friday's final injury report is slated to reveal whether Stevenson approaches Week 12 action with an injury designation or fully cleared to play Sunday against the Bengals. |
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Austin Hooper Austin Hooper Practices in full Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:46 PM
Hooper (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Hooper missed Week 11 while in the concussion protocol, but he's now trending toward a return for Sunday's road matchup against the Bengals. Of course, Hooper will need to gain full clearance, including from an independent neurologist, before retaking the field. If active for Sunday's game, Hooper will handle No. 2 tight end reps behind Hunter Henry. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 4:12 PM
Stevenson (toe) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Stevenson last saw game action in Week 8, but the running back's limited participation Wednesday suggests that he could return to the lineup Sunday against the Bengals. He'll have two more opportunities to increase his participation level before the Patriots assign Week 12 injury designations, but if Stevenson is available this weekend, he'd be in line to rejoin a backfield time-share with TreVeyon Henderson, who combined for five total TDs over New England's last two contests. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Full practice participant
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 3:38 PM
Boutte (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Analysis: Boutte returned to limited practice participation last week before missing a second straight game. He's now set to return for a favorable Week 12 matchup with Cincinnati, although it's possible Boutte loses a few snaps relative to his pre-injury workload, as Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins both responded well to boosts in playing time the past few weeks. |
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Austin Hooper Austin Hooper Limited in practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 3:37 PM
Hooper (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Hooper missed Week 11 while working his way through the concussion protocol, and returning to practice as a limited participant represents a tangible step in the right direction. The depth tight end will need to gain full clearance before retaking the field, however, so his status will need to be monitored approaching Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. If available, Hooper will resume working as the top backup to Hunter Henry. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Practicing Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 2:25 PM
Boutte (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Boutte was listed as limited last Monday through Wednesday before being ruled out for the Patriots' Week 11 win over the Jets. The team's upcoming injury report will clarify whether the wideout remains limited or is now practicing fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Practices Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 2:21 PM
Stevenson (toe) participated in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Stevenson's ability to practice was expected, though it remains to be seen if he was limited or will be deemed a full participant. The running back has missed three straight games, but his presence at Wednesday's session suggests that he could be available Sunday against the Bengals. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson In line to practice Wednesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:51 AM
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that he expects Stevenson (toe) to practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The running back has missed New England's last three games, though he returned to practice as a limited participant prior to being ruled out for last Thursday's win over the Jets. It sounds as though Stevenson could have a better chance to return in Week 12 versus the Bengals, though he seems highly unlikely to reclaim the lead role from rookie TreVeyon Henderson. During Stevenson's three-game absence, Henderson has compiled five total touchdowns while averaging over 100 scrimmage yards per contest. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Expected to practice Wednesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:45 AM
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that he expects Boutte (hamstring) to take part in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The wideout practiced in a limited capacity prior to being ruled out against the Jets in Week 11 after previously sitting out Week 10 against Tampa Bay. In three appearances prior to injuring his hamstring, Boutte had tallied a tremendous 10-223-4 receiving line on 12 targets, and he'll face an exceptional matchup against the Bengals in Week 12 if he's able to retake the field. |
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D'Ernest Johnson D'Ernest Johnson Back to practice squad
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 5:10 PM
Johnson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: TreVeyon Henderson dominated the touches out of the backfield during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday. Terrell Jennings was active after working through a knee injury during the shortened week but didn't end up playing a snap, while Johnson logged eight snaps on offense and turned three carries into six yards. Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad by the Patriots three times this season, which is the max; however, the veteran running back could be signed to New England's active roster if Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is expected to miss more time. |
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