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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Six yards on six targets
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 12:33 PM
Boutte caught one of six targets for six yards in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Boutte tied for the team lead in targets but made a minimal impact in a defensive battle that saw both offenses get bogged down by wind and snow in the second half. After being targeted 15 times through three playoff games, Boutte's likely to have a substantial role in Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Two catches in low-scoring AFCCG
Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 12:31 PM
Henry caught two of three targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Neither passing game did much in challenging wintry conditions, as Drake Maye threw for only 86 yards. New England's defense carried the team into Super Bowl LX, in which Henry will face the Seahawks. Henry could be a key component of New England's game plan against a Seattle defense that has been supbar at defending tight ends this season while excelling against other skill positions. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Non-factor against Denver
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 7:41 PM
Henderson rushed the ball three times for five yards in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Rhamondre Stevenson racked up 25 touches, leaving Henderson as an afterthought in Sunday's win. Henderson's longest rush of the day went for four yards, though his usage never allowed him to settle into the game. He had recorded 10 and 13 touches in New England's first two playoff games, so it's unclear why he didn't see much opportunity in the AFC Championship Game. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Two long catches in return
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 7:02 PM
Hollins recorded two receptions on two targets for 51 yards in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship game.
Analysis: Hollins was activated from injured reserve Saturday and managed to suit up for the first time since Week 16. While he got only two targets, he led the team in receiving yards thanks to long catches of 31 and 20 yards. Hollins will likely play a secondary role to Stefon Diggs in the Super Bowl, but he's emerged as a key part of the offense across the second half of the season. |
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Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs Five catches in AFC Championship
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 6:53 PM
Diggs recorded five receptions on six targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
Analysis: Diggs was the only Patriots' pass catcher to record more than two receptions, though he was outpaced in yardage by Mack Hollins. As his stat line implies, Diggs was used only in short areas of the field, with his longest reception going for just six yards. While he retains a key role in the offense, Kayshon Boutte and Hollins have posted better fantasy performances in New England's last two games. Nevertheless, Diggs will be crucial for the team's chances of winning the Super Bowl in two weeks. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Leading rusher against DEN
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 6:42 PM
Stevenson rushed the ball 25 times for 71 yards in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. He did not record a catch on two targets.
Analysis: Stevenson was very inefficient with his carries, as only two of his 25 rush attempts went for more than 10 yards. However, he served a crucial role in New England's win, particularly when the matchup turned into a battle of time of possession and field position when the weather worsened in the second half. Stevenson also significantly out-touched TreVeyon Henderson, the latter of whom got only three total touches. Stevenson is likely to lead the backfield in the Super Bowl, though it wouldn't be a surprise to see Henderson get more involved once again. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Guides NE to Super Bowl
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 6:26 PM
Maye completed 10 of 21 passes for 86 yards, no touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. He added 65 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries.
Analysis: Maye managed to complete deep shots of 31 and 20 yards but was ineffective as a passer for most of the game. However, he took advantage of a turnover by Jarrett Stidham late in the second and punched in New England's only touchdown of the game with a six-yard scramble two plays later. Maye hasn't moved the offense very effectively in the Patriots' last two matchups, though he protected the ball against the Broncos and used his legs well, finishing second on New England in rushing yards (65) behind Rhamondre Stevenson (71) on a day when blizzardy conditions made the sledding difficult -- especially for both teams' passing games -- in the second half. Overall, Maye's performance was enough for him to become the second-youngest quarterback to start the Super Bowl, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. |
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Efton Chism Efton Chism In street clothes Sunday
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 12:47 PM
Chism (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Chism had suited up for both of the Patriots' final two games of the regular season as well as the first two contests of the postseason, but he'll sit out with New England welcoming fellow wideout Mack Hollins (abdomen) back from injured reserve for Sunday's contest in Denver. The rookie receiver had also contributed on kickoff returns during the playoffs, but those duties will likely fall to D'Ernest Johnson and Kyle Williams in the AFC Championship Game. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Cleared for AFC Championship Game
Sun, Jan 25, 2026, 12:39 PM
Hollins (abdomen) is active for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Hollins had been listed as questionable heading into Sunday, but his return to action had already been set in motion by the Patriots activating him from injured reserve Saturday. The wideout had missed the final two games of the regular season as well as the Patriots' first two postseason contests while recovering from an abdominal issue. Hollins closed the week of prep with a full practice Friday, and the Patriots' decision to make fellow wideout Efton Chism inactive for the contest likely signals that the veteran receiver won't be under any strict limitations Sunday. A valued blocker, Hollins was also a productive secondary option in the passing game during the regular season, finishing with 46 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns on 65 targets over 15 appearances. |
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D'Ernest Johnson D'Ernest Johnson Elevated as running back depth
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 4:32 PM
The Patriots elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: With Terrell Jennings (concussion) staying on injured reserve, Johnson will once again be elevated to provide depth behind running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. The No. 3 running back did not have an offensive touch in last Sunday's win over the Texans, but returned two kickoffs for 47 yards. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Ruled out for Sunday
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 3:48 PM
Jennings (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Starting running backs Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson are both healthy and available for Sunday's contest, so the Patriots have decided to move forward without activating Jennings. The running back remaining on injured reserve will provide an additional roster spot that the team can allocate as they see fit. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Activated from IR
Sat, Jan 24, 2026, 3:07 PM
The Patriots activated Hollins (abdomen) from injured reserve Saturday, but he remains questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Hollins landed on injured reserve in late December due to an abdominal injury. He has progressed enough in his recovery to be activated from IR, and while he's still listed as questionable, it appears the veteran wide receiver is on track to play against Denver on Sunday. Hollins' return would mean less snaps on offense available for DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Questionable with concussion
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 4:55 PM
Jennings (concussion) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos.
Analysis: Jennings has passed the NFL's concussion protocol after a week of full practice, but remains questionable to suit up for Sunday's contest. With both Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson healthy and ready for Sunday, the Patriots must decide if the team will allocate a roster spot for Jennings' activation or if there are more pressing needs elsewhere that would consume an active roster spot. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Jan 23, 2026, 12:39 PM
Hollins (abdomen) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: The Patriots placed Hollins on IR on Dec. 27, with the wideout having returned to a limited practice session Thursday. If Hollins -- who worked fully Friday -- is activated ahead of Sunday's contest (a move that would need to occur by Saturday afternoon), he'd bolster a New England WR corps that also includes Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism. In such a scenario, Hollins would be a speculative fantasy option this weekend, considered he's coming off an injury as well as the Patriots' tendency to spread around targets in their passing game. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Limited in return to practice
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:52 PM
Hollins (abdomen) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.
Analysis: The Patriots designated Hollins for return from injured reserve Thursday, after which he logged his first on-field work since Week 16 prep. He's missed the requisite four contests while on IR due to an abdominal injury, but it remains unclear if he has a chance to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Denver. How Hollins is listed on Friday's practice report will reveal as much. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Has practice window opened
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:05 PM
The Patriots designated Hollins (abdomen) for return from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Hollins landed on IR after Week 16 due to an abdominal injury, and while coach Mike Vrabel told Evan Lazar of the team's official site that the wide receiver's practice window wouldn't open Wednesday, the official move occurred one day later. Hollins will have two chances to mix into drills this week ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Denver, but more realistically New England may have given him the all clear to practice with Super Bowl LX in mind, assuming it wins this weekend. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Clears concussion protocol
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 6:28 PM
Jennings (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Jennings has spent the Patriots' last six games on the injured reserve list after suffering a concussion back in Week 13 versus the Giants, but it now appears he may be on track to suit up for the AFC Championship. He's already back up to full speed at practice, so all that's left is for New England to officially make the call to activate him from IR prior to Sunday's contest at Denver. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Not ready to practice
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 12:24 PM
Coach Mike Vrabel said that that the Patriots won't open Hollins' (abdomen) practice window Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Hollins was placed on IR back on Dec. 27, but at this stage the wideout isn't ready to return to practice as the Patriots begin their preparation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. For now, the team's available WRs are Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism. In 15 regular-season games prior to suffering an abdomen injury, Hollins caught 46 of his 65 targets for 550 yards and two TDs. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry One catch Sunday
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 9:51 AM
Henry caught one of his two targets for five yards in Sunday's 28-16 divisional-round win over the Texans.
Analysis: Though Henry logged a 72 percent snap share in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the Patriots' top TE recorded his lowest production of the entire 2025 campaign (regular season and postseason included). Looking ahead, Henry profiles as a bounce-back candidate in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. Henry was held to one catch four times during the regular season, and in each instance he returned to a more prominent/productive role in his next outing. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Held without a catch Sunday
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 9:32 AM
Williams was on the field for 22 of 65 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-16 divisional-round win over the Texans, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports, but he failed to catch any of his three targets.
Analysis: Williams added one kickoff return for 22 yards. Looking ahead, the 2025 third-rounder remains a fantasy dart throw in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos due to his limited volume in the Patriots' passing game. |
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