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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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DeMario Douglas DeMario Douglas TD catch opens scoring Sunday
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 9:20 AM
Douglas caught both of his targets for 36 yards and a TD in Sunday's 28-16 divisional-round win over the Texans.
Analysis: Though Douglas finished fifth among New England WRs with 17 snaps on offense, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, he still managed to make a mark with a 28-yard score to give his team a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. As Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos approaches, Douglas continues to carry modest fantasy upside at best given that he hasn't seen more than three targets in a game since Week 9. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Hauls in TD against Texans
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 7:53 PM
Boutte caught three of five targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
Analysis: The third-year wideout put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter, connecting with Drake Maye for a 32-yard score. Boutte led the Patriots in receiving yards on the day, and through two playoff games he's put together a strong 7-141-1 line on just nine targets. He'll look to keep rolling next weekend in the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. |
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Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs Revenge TD on Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 7:48 PM
Diggs caught four of six targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
Analysis: Facing the team he played for in 2024, Diggs connected with Drake Maye on a seven-yard TD in the second quarter to give New England a 21-10 lead. The veteran wideout hasn't seen big volume through the Patriot's first two playoff contests, but he's turned 11 targets into a 6-56-1 line. Diggs will look to make an impact again next weekend in the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Quiet again in Sunday's win
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 7:43 PM
Henderson carried the ball 12 times for 25 yards and caught one of two targets for minus-2 yards in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
Analysis: The rookie running back's longest gain went for only six yards and he once again took a back seat to Rhamondre Stevenson, who led New England with 70 rushing yards. Henderson hasn't made much of an impact so far in the playoffs, putting together just 59 total scrimmage yards through the Patriots' first two games, but he's get another chance to produce a big play or two next weekend in the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Leading rusher in Sunday's win
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 7:32 PM
Stevenson carried the ball 16 times for 70 yards and caught all four of his targets for 11 yards in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
Analysis: Despite leaving the game briefly due to an eye injury, Stevenson led New England in carries, plus rushing and scrimmage yards. The fifth-year RB has yet to get into the end zone in two playoff games, but he's still made an impact with 209 scrimmage yards. Stevenson should have a significant role in the offense again next weekend in Denver for the AFC Championship Game. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Tosses three TDs to advance
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 6:59 PM
Maye completed 16 of 27 passes for 179 yards and three touchdowns with one interception in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round. He added 10 rushing yards on four carries but committed four fumbles, losing two.
Analysis: In cold. wet conditions at Foxborough, ball security was the story of the day as the teams combined for eight turnovers. However, Maye was able to overcome his mistakes, hitting DeMario Douglas, Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte for scores to book New England's tickets for the AFC Championship Game. Maye has a 4:2 TD:INT through his first two career playoff games but has lost three fumbles, and he might need to tighten things up in Denver next weekend if he's going to get his team through to the Super Bowl. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Returns to action Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 4:23 PM
Stevenson (eye) returned to Sunday's divisional-round game against the Texans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Stevenson had exited the game due to an eye issue, but he was eventually able to return. He'll return to share backfield work versus Houston with fellow RB TreVeyon Henderson. |
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