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Pharaoh Brown Pharaoh Brown Scores TD versus Jets
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 12:15 PM
Brown caught both of his targets for 71 yards and a TD in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Though Brown, who logged 25 snaps Sunday, saw less playing time than fellow TEs Hunter Henry (62 snaps) and Mike Gesicki (34), the 58-yard score that the 29-year-old recorded in the second quarter of the contest resulted in him being the Patriots' leading Week 3 receiver in terms of yardage. Given that Brown didn't catch any passes during the team's first two contests, he's not a high-percentage fantasy option as long as Henry and Gesicki remain available. |
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Mike Gesicki Mike Gesicki Logs one catch versus Jets
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 12:04 PM
Gesicki caught his only target in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets for 18 yards.
Analysis: Gesicki logged 34 of a possible 72 snaps on offense Sunday, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, while Hunter Henry recorded 68 snaps and two catches and Pharaoh Brown parlayed his 25 snaps into a 2-71-1 receiving line. After combining for nine catches (on 10 targets) for 87 yards through his first three outings with the Patriots, Gesicki remains a hit-or-miss fantasy option due to the team's TE timeshare. |
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Demario Douglas Demario Douglas Records one catch in Week 3
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 11:54 AM
Douglas logged 17 of a possible 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Douglas finished the contest with one catch (on three targets) for 15 yards while being out-snapped by DeVante Parker (55), JuJu Smith-Schuster (53) and Kendrick Bourne (40). At this stage, the rookie sixth-rounder is off the fantasy radar as long he remains the No. 4 option in New England's WR pecking order. |
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JuJu Smith-Schuster JuJu Smith-Schuster Held to one catch Sunday
Mon, Sep 25, 2023, 11:47 AM
Smith-Schuster was on the field for 53 of a possible 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Though Smith-Schuster started and was second to DeVante Parker (55 snaps) among the Patriots' WR in terms of playing time, he was limited to one catch (on three targets) for five yards. Three games into his first season with New England, Smith-Schuster has combined for 10 catches (on 16 targets) for 66 yards, numbers that have limited his fantasy utility thus far. With that in mind, Smith-Schuster profiles as a speculative lineup option this coming Sunday against the Cowboys. |
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DeVante Parker DeVante Parker Just three targets in Week 3
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 6:44 PM
Parker caught two of three targets for 19 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Parker had the third-most receiving yards on the team behind Pharaoh Brown (71) and Kendrick Bourne (46) in the low-scoring win. While he's locked into a starting role on the outside, Parker has a low target floor in a run-heavy New England offense. He'll look to bounce back in Week 4 against a Dallas secondary that recently lost Trevon Diggs (knee) for the season. |
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Kendrick Bourne Kendrick Bourne Four catches in Week 3
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 4:58 PM
Bourne caught four of five targets for 46 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Bourne tied tight end Hunter Henry for the team lead in targets, and the 28-year-old wide receiver leads New England with 25 targets through three weeks -- seven ahead of second-place Henry. Bourne also leads the team with 14 catches and 139 receiving yards heading into a Week 4 trip to Dallas. |
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Ezekiel Elliott Ezekiel Elliott Gets season-high 16 carries
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 4:38 PM
Elliott rushed 16 times for 80 yards and caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: After rushing just 12 times for 42 yards across his first two games with the Patriots, Elliott topped both of those marks as New England went run-heavy in a defensive battle. He had three fewer carries than Rhamondre Stevenson but 21 more yards on the ground. Elliott will have plenty of motivation in Week 4 when the Patriots travel to Dallas to face his former team, but he'll likely remain limited to a complementary role behind Stevenson. |
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Mac Jones Mac Jones Modest numbers in low-scoring win
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 4:37 PM
Jones completed 15 of 29 passes for 201 yards and one touchdown while rushing four times for 13 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Jones found Pharaoh Brown behind the defense for a 58-yard touchdown to take a 10-0 lead in the second quarter. That was the only touchdown New England mustered, but it was enough to get the Patriots into the win column for the first time in 2023. After throwing for 316 yards with three touchdowns in the season opener, Jones has failed to throw for 250 yards or multiple touchdowns in either of the next two games, and reaching those thresholds won't be easy on the road against Dallas in Week 4. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Gets 20 touches in Week 3
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 4:36 PM
Stevenson rushed 19 times for 59 yards and caught one of four targets for three yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Stevenson finished with three more rushing attempts than Ezekiel Elliott, but Zeke had 21 more rushing yards in the veteran running back's best game as a member of the Patriots. After catching all nine of his targets through two games, Stevenson had trouble catching passes in slick conditions. The versatile Stevenson can play in all situations, and he should continue to lead New England's backfield in touches against the Cowboys in Week 4. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Ties for team lead in targets
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 4:20 PM
Henry caught two of five targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Henry briefly exited the game in the second half due to an undisclosed injury but was able to return, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. After finding the end zone in each of New England's first two games, Henry saw fellow tight end Pharaoh Brown score the team's only touchdown in this game. Offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien has a history of prominently featuring tight ends, and that has certainly been the case this season, though Henry faces competition for touches at the position from both Brown and Mike Gesicki. Henry's five targets tied wide receiver Kendrick Bourne for the team lead, and he should remain among the top targets for Mac Jones in Week 4 against Dallas. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Inactive versus Jets
Sun, Sep 24, 2023, 11:12 AM
Boutte (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: With Boutte inactive for the second week in a row, the Patriots' Week 3 WR corps will feature the quartet of DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Kendrick Bourne and Demario Douglas. For now, Boutte is off the fantasy radar until injuries hit. |
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DeVante Parker DeVante Parker Cleared to play Week 3
Fri, Sep 22, 2023, 3:11 PM
Parker (knee) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's Week 3 game against the Jets, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: Parker played 100 percent of the offensive snaps in last week's loss to the Dolphins, recording six catches for 57 scoreless yards. He'll see a lot of Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed in coverage this week, making Parker an unexciting fantasy play. |
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DeVante Parker DeVante Parker Limited again Thursday
Thu, Sep 21, 2023, 3:42 PM
Parker (knee) remained limited in practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Parker was limited all last week in practice but made his season debut in Week 2 against the Dolphins and played all 74 offensive snaps, turning in a 6-57-0 line on eight targets. Parker should be out there as an every-down wideout in a tougher Week 3 draw against the Jets. |
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DeVante Parker DeVante Parker Logs limited practice
Wed, Sep 20, 2023, 3:32 PM
Parker (knee) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Parker, who was inactive Week 1 due to the knee injury, returned to action in the Patriots' loss to Miami this past Sunday. He took on a full workload right off the bat, playing all 71 of the Patriots' offensive snaps while catching six passes on eight targets for a team-high 57 yards. With no setbacks having been reported coming out of the Week 2 contest, Parker's listed limitations Wednesday may have been maintenance-related. In any case, the wideout will probably need to practice fully by Friday in order to avoid taking a questionable designation into this Sunday's matchup with the Jets. |
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Mike Gesicki Mike Gesicki Fives catches versus former team
Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 11:56 AM
Gesicki, who was on the field for 53 of a possible 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins, caught five of his six targets for 33 yards in the contest, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Patriots found a way to keep both of their tight ends involved Sunday, with Hunter Henry logging 68 snaps while catching six of his seven targets for 52 yards and a TD. However, as long as a TE timeshare remains the norm for the team, Gesicki's bankable fantasy ceiling will be be capped. Next up for New England is a Week 3 matchup with the 1-1 Jets. |
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Demario Douglas Demario Douglas Limited workload in Week 2
Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 11:45 AM
Douglas was on the field for six of a possible 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald, Douglas -- who caught both of his targets Sunday for 19 yards -- didn't record any offensive snaps after losing a fumble on the final play of the first quarter of the contest. Looking ahead, Douglas will look to bounce back from his Week 2 turnover this coming weekend versus the Jets, but with veteran WRs DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Kendrick Bourne also in the mix in addition to TEs Hunter Henry and Mike Gesicki, the promising 2023 sixth-rounder has plenty of competition for targets at this stage of the season. |
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JuJu Smith-Schuster JuJu Smith-Schuster Catches five passes Sunday
Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 11:34 AM
Smith-Schuster logged 44 of a possible 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins while catching five of his six targets in the contest for 28 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In his season debut after missing Week 1 action, DeVante Parkerled the Patriots' WRs with 74 snaps en route to recording eight targets. He was followed by Smith-Schuster and Kendrick Bourne (38 snaps, nine targets). Two weeks into the 2023 season, Smith-Schuster has combined for nine catches (on 13 targets) for 61 yards, numbers that have given him modest fantasy value in PPR formats thus far. |
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Ty Montgomery Ty Montgomery Three snaps versus Miami
Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 11:20 AM
Montgomery was on the field for three of 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Montgomery, who continues to work behind Rhamondre Stevenson (54 snaps) and Ezekiel Elliott (22 snaps), didn't record a carry or catch (on one target) Sunday and will remain off the fantasy radar as long as his change-of-pace role with the Patriots is limited. |
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Ezekiel Elliott Ezekiel Elliott Logs five carries in Week 2
Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 11:15 AM
Elliott was on the field for 22 of 74 snaps on offense in Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins en route to carrying five times for 13 yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Elliott, who wasn't targeted in the passing game in Sunday's contest, worked behind Rhamondre Stevenson (54 snaps), who carried 15 times for 50 yards and a TD while catching all three of his targets for 10 yards. Though there figures to be weeks where game planning and/or game flow will allow for Elliott to be more involved, he'll remain a hit-or-miss fantasy option as long as Stevenson is healthy and available. |
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Kendrick Bourne Kendrick Bourne Does little with nine targets
Mon, Sep 18, 2023, 2:04 AM
Bourne had four catches on nine targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 24-17 loss to Miami.
Analysis: Bourne wound up leading the team in targets, but finished fourth in terms of receiving yardage. The veteran wideout made a valiant effort on one of Mac Jones' few deep pass attempts Sunday, but the ball pulled him out of bounds. The end result was a disappointing follow-up to last week's two-touchdown showing from Bourne. Fantasy managers should expect results somewhere in between his first two games when the Patriots take on the Jets next Sunday. |
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