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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Quiet in Week 7 loss
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 10:54 PM
Williams returned two kickoffs for 47 yards and failed to haul in his lone target during the Patriots' 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday.
Analysis: It was the second game in a row in which Williams saw one target from Drake Maye, and the second-year pro's 21 offensive snaps were fourth-most among Patriots wide receivers. He's been surpassed by Efton Chism in the passing game, and with A.J. Brown back in the mix, it seems like most of Williams' impact moving forward will be on kickoffs as a returner. His playing time will take an even greater hit upon the returns of Mack Hollins (calf) and Romeo Doubs (shoulder) from injured reserve. The Patriots will stay on the road for Week 8 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1. |
Corey Kiner Corey Kiner Quiet in Week 7 loss
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 10:22 PM
Kiner rushed four times for 13 yards in Thursday's Week 7 loss to Chicago. He also returned four kickoffs for 102 yards.
Analysis: Kiner came into Thursday having gained 50-plus rushing yards in consecutive contests, but he was much less impactful versus the Bears. Part of that was due to New England playing from behind and tallying just 17 total carries as a team (to 31 pass attempts), but it's also notable that Kiner logged just six offensive snaps, well behind Rhamondre Stevenson's 37 and less than half of TreyVeon Henderson's 13. While Kiner's previous two performances gave him a little momentum in fantasy, he's unlikely to be a reliable asset while Stevenson and Henderson are healthy. |
Eli Raridon Eli Raridon Gets into end zone Thursday
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 9:34 PM
Raridon caught three of four targets for 56 yards and a touchdown in Thursday's Week 7 loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Raridon got open late in the third quarter and hauled in a nicely placed pass from Drake Maye for a 30-yard score. The rookie tight end finished third on the team with 56 receiving yards and tied for third with three receptions. Raridon is clearly behind Hunter Henry, who posted a 7-71-0 receiving line on seven targets, in the tight-end pecking order, but he's shown promise early in his career with 12 catches on 16 targets for 168 yards and two TDs through six games. |
Efton Chism III Efton Chism III Catches sole target in loss
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 9:33 PM
Chism caught his sole target for 16 yards in the Patriots' 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday.
Analysis: Chism saw the third most offensive snaps at wide receiver for the Patriots behind A.J. Brown's 49 and DeMario Douglas' 35. The 24-year-old was not given as much attention as in the prior two weeks, with his target share dropping from four targets in Week 5 and six targets in Week 6 to just one in Week 7. |
DeMario Douglas DeMario Douglas Loses touchdown streak in defeat
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 9:26 PM
Douglas caught three of his four targets for 23 yards in the Patriots' 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday.
Analysis: Douglas played 35 of the Patriots' 54 offensive snaps in the contest and did not find the end zone. The wide receiver had logged three touchdowns in the prior two contests but has now returned to a role with lower priority as A.J. Brown becomes reacquainted with the offense. |
A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Slight improvement in Week 7 loss
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 11:19 PM
Brown brought in three of six targets for 48 yards in the Patriots' 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday.
Analysis: Brown entered the night looking to put a fairly forgettable Week 6 return from injury behind him, but the veteran wideout could only slightly improve his numbers in the high-scoring loss. Brown was fairly quiet until the second half, when he had 16- and 14-yard grabs. Brown did finish second in targets on the night for New England, but Drake Maye focused most on tight end Hunter Henry and Rhamondre Stevenson, who saw a combined 12 targets. With Romeo Doubs (IR, shoulder) out for at least three more games, Brown will have a chance to see elevated volume in a Week 8 road matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1. |
Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Long touchdown reception in loss
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 11:04 PM
Stevenson rushed six times for 22 yards and brought in all five targets for 93 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday.
Analysis: Stevenson had another tough day on the ground, especially considering he gained 13 of his 22 yards on one carry. However, the veteran back had a standout performance as a receiver, leading the Patriots in receiving yards on the night with a big hand from a weaving 48-yard touchdown catch off an end-of-half screen play. Stevenson is now averaging just 3.7 yards per carry across the first seven games of the campaign, but he's up to a 20-204-1 receiving line on 24 targets heading into a Week 8 road matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1. |
Drake Maye Drake Maye Highly efficient in close loss
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 10:42 PM
Maye completed 24 of 31 passes for 321 yards with two touchdowns and one interception while adding four rushes for 26 yards and another score in the Patriots' 30-24 loss to the Bears on Thursday.
Analysis: Maye's final line was one that could have easily been generated in victory, but the 2024 first-round pick couldn't quite help the Patriots keep pace with the high-powered Bears offense. Nevertheless, Maye was able to post his second 300-yard effort in the last three games, while also tossing multiple touchdowns for the fourth straight contest. Maye connected with Rhamondre Stevenson and Eli Raridon from 48 and 30 yards, respectively, for those two scoring strikes, the former coming off a screen pass on the last play of the first half. Those big plays were preceded by Maye's seven-yard scoring run early in the second quarter, and he also pulled his season completion rate up to 65.9 percent with Thursday's highly efficient effort. The third-year signal-caller should have a good opportunity to stay hot in a Week 8 road matchup against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1. |
Placed on IR
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 6:37 PM
Vera-Tucker (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Patriots on Thursday.
Analysis: Vera-Tucker suffered a hamstring injury in the team's Week 6 win over the Jets, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests while recovering. In his absence, Walter Rouse will take over as the team's starting left tackle Thursday night versus the Bears. |
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Will suit up Thursday
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 6:21 PM
Moses (foot) is officially active for Thursday's game at Chicago.
Analysis: Moses was forced out of the Patriots' contest in Week 6 versus the Jets by a foot injury after just nine snaps, and he was seen wearing a walking boot after that game. Now, despite a short turnaround and having been limited at practice all week, he's in line to play Thursday. He should start at right tackle in Week 7. |
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Suiting up at Chicago
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 6:14 PM
Woodson (shoulder) is officially active for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Woodson has been nursing a nagging shoulder issue since picking it up back in Week 2 versus the Steelers, but he'll tough it out for the fourth straight contest in Week 7. He projects to start at safety next to veteran Kevin Byard on Thursday. |
Behren Morton Behren Morton Serving as emergency QB again Week 7
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 6:12 PM
Morton (coach's decision) is inactive and designated as New England's emergency third quarterback for Thursday's matchup versus Chicago.
Analysis: This has become the routine for Morton, who has worked as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback every week so far this season. The role has yet to land the rookie QB any game reps, and he'll be eligible to enter Thursday's contest only if both quarterbacks ahead of him (Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito) are forced to exit due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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Will be available Thursday
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 6:09 PM
Elliss (chest) is officially active for Thursday's game at Chicago.
Analysis: Elliss was able to practice at full speed during the week despite the chest issue he was tending to, and it won't hold him out of action on gameday either. He's on the fringe of the IDP radar in some formats for a Week 7 matchup against a run-first Bears offense. |
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Suiting up Thursday
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 6:05 PM
Byard (chest) is officially active for Thursday's game at Chicago.
Analysis: Byard dealt with a minor chest issue during the week that stuck him with a 'questionable' tag Wednesday, but as expected, he'll be available for Week 7. He figures to play a near-every down role against a run-heavy Chicago offense. |
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Active versus Chicago
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 5:51 PM
Gonzalez (illness) is listed as active for Thursday night's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Gonzalez was a late addition to the Patriots' injury report ahead of Thursday's kickoff, but he subsequently participated in warmups and is in line to be able to play through his illness after all. In four games thus far, the star cornerback, who anchors New England's secondary, has recorded 14 tackles and five passes defended. |
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Questionable for Thursday night's game
Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 5:23 PM
Gonzalez is now listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Bears due to an illness.
Analysis: Per Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald, Gonzalez is a late addition to the injury report, though he was spotted on the field prior to the contest going through light drills. In any case, the star cornerback's Week 7 availability will be confirmed one way or another when the Patriots' inactives are posted ahead of the team's 8:15 ET kickoff. |
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Questionable to play Thursday
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 8:41 PM
Moses (foot) is questionable to play Thursday versus the Bears.
Analysis: Moses was remained limited all week as he nurses a foot injury that he suffered in Week 6 against the Jets, and his status for Week 7 is uncertain as a result. If he is ultimately unable to go, Caleb Lomu would stand to draw the start at right tackle against Chicago on Thursday Night Football. |
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Won't play against Chicago
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 8:41 PM
Canada (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Canada, Carlton Davis (neck) and Karon Prunty (hamstring) will all be sidelined for Thursday night's contest, which leaves Christian Gonzalez and Charles Woods as the starters at outside cornerback while Kindle Vildor and Elliott Davison provide depth. It will be the fourth consecutive game that Canada will miss due to a hamstring injury, and his next chance to return is Week 8 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1. |
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Missing third consecutive game
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 8:37 PM
Prunty (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Chicago.
Analysis: Prunty will be sidelined for a third-straight game due to a hamstring injury that he picked up during the Patriots' Week 4 win over the Bills. With Carlton Davis (neck) and Channing Canada (hamstring) also ruled out, Charles Woods and Christian Gonzalez will serve as the Patriots' starting outside cornerbacks for Thursday night's game while Elliott Davison and Kindle Vildor provide depth at the position. Prunty's next chance to play is Week 8 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 1. |
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Ruled out for TNF
Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 8:33 PM
Brown (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bears.
Analysis: Brown injured his knee during the fourth quarter of Sunday's 26-19 win over the Jets. He was held out of all three practices during Week 7 prep, and with both Brown and Alijah Vera-Tucker (hamstring) sidelined Thursday, the Patriots will likely turn to Matt Pryor and Walter Rouse to serve as the starting guards against Chicago. Brown will aim to recover enough to return for Week 8 against Miami on Sunday, Nov. 1. |
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