| News |
|---|
|
Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Gets early QUEST tag for Super Bowl
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 7:54 PM
Henry (rest) is listed as questionable on Friday's injury report ahead of Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8.
Analysis: Henry was estimated as DNP on Wednesday, was then listed as limited Thursday, and finished the week with a designation of full. His injury tag is simply "rest," so not much should be read into the initial questionable label -- in fact, the Patriots appeared to play it safe with their statuses this week, tagging all nine players (including the four who were deemed full participants Friday and the three who were DNPs all week) as questionable. There's nothing at this point to suggest that Henry is actually in any danger of missing the Super Bowl, and next week's New England practice reports should provide much more insight into the health of the roster ahead of the title game versus Seattle. |
|
Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Questionable with hamstring issue
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 6:45 PM
Jennings (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Super Bowl LX.
Analysis: Jennings developed a hamstring issue Thursday and was downgraded to a non-participant in Friday's practice due to the issue. The running back and kick returner has remained on injured reserve since Dec. 13, and likely will not be activated for the Super Bowl even with the extra week of recuperation. D'Ernest Johnson was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for last Sunday's AFC Championship Game and will likely be elevated once again to fill Jennings' role as the No. 3 running back for Super Bowl LX. |
|
Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Initially deemed questionable for SB
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 6:34 PM
Hollins (abdomen) is estimated as questionable on Friday's injury report for Super Bowl LX versus Seattle on Sunday, Feb.8.
Analysis: Hollins returned from a four-week absence to play in last Sunday's AFC Championship Game against Denver and caught both of his targets for 51 yards. This week, Hollins was estimated as limited Wednesday and Thursday before being deemed a full participant Friday. His designation of questionable heading into this weekend is a nod to how the Patriots would tag him if the team was playing this Sunday -- which it's obviously not -- so a better understanding of Hollins' chances of playing in the Super Bowl should come to light with his practice participation levels next week. Unless he suffered a setback against the Broncos, the expectation should be that Hollins will be available for the title game. |
|
Drake Maye Drake Maye Listed as questionable
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 6:26 PM
Maye (right shoulder/illness) is listed as questionable for Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8.
Analysis: With one week of Super Bowl prep in the books, Maye capped it with a missed practice Friday due to an illness, which followed back-to-back limited listings due to a right shoulder injury. The second issue mostly has been downplayed by coach Mike Vrabel and Maye himself, but his status still bears watching now that he's dealing with multiple health concerns. The Patriots won't post another injury report until next Wednesday, at which point Maye's availability for the final game of the season could have more clarity. |
|
Drake Maye Drake Maye Managing illness and shoulder
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 12:34 PM
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said Maye did not practice Friday due to a combination of illness and his right shoulder injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Maye managed a limited practice session Thursday, which included taking part in throwing drills, but his activity level has now been downgraded due to the addition of an ailment. He was also listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report. Vrabel confirmed that if not for his new illness, Maye would have taken part in practice Friday, per Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com. As such, it doesn't appear that there's any reason for elevated worry about Maye's health after Vrabel stated Thursday that there's "not much" concern about the status of the starting quarterback's shoulder. New England will have one more full week of practice to ramp up Maye's rep count in advance of Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8. |
|
Drake Maye Drake Maye Not spotted at practice Friday
Fri, Jan 30, 2026, 11:22 AM
Maye (shoulder) is not present at the early portion of Friday's practice open to the media, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Maye was officially listed as limited at Thursday's practice, as well as on Wednesday's estimated report, though when speaking Thursday head coach Mike Vrabel said there's "not much" concern about the starting quarterback's right shoulder injury. After Thursday's session, Maye said he did take part in throwing drills and is "looking forward to trying to get some more reps here and there and feel it out," seemingly indicating New England's plan is for him to ramp up his activity level next week in advance of Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks. The release of Friday's official injury report will confirm whether or not Maye was able to get in any on-field reps. |
|
Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Now dealing with hamstring injury
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 6:44 PM
Jennings (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Jennings cleared the league's concussion protocol Wednesday, but he is now dealing with a hamstring issue that limited him during Thursday's session. The Patriots don't play until Feb. 8 against the Seahawks in Super Bowl LX, so that gives Jennings additional time to recover from his injury. |
|
Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Logs limited practice Thursday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 6:27 PM
Hollins (abdomen) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Hollins landed on injured reserve in December due to an abdominal injury, but he was activated off IR ahead of the Patriots' victory over the Broncos during Sunday's AFC Championship Game, when he caught both of his targets for 51 yards. Hollins will likely continue to have his practice reps limited ahead of Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8, in order to avoid an aggravation of the injury. |
|
Drake Maye Drake Maye Officially limited Thursday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 5:44 PM
Maye (right shoulder) was limited at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Maye emerged from Sunday's win in the AFC Championship Game at Denver with a right shoulder injury, and while he wasn't seen throwing during the open portion of Thursday's session, per Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston, the second-year quarterback told Mike Kadlick of CLNSMedia.com afterward that he did throw and that he's "looking forward to trying to get some more reps here and there and feel it out." The Patriots' Super Bowl LX matchup with the Seahawks is still 10 days away on Sunday, Feb. 8, giving Maye plenty of time to get as close to 100 percent as possible. |
|
Drake Maye Drake Maye Not seen throwing Thursday
Thu, Jan 29, 2026, 1:46 PM
Maye (shoulder) did not participate in throwing drills during the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Maye was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report due to a right shoulder issue and seems destined for a similar designation Thursday. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Thursday that there's "not much" concern about Maye's shoulder injury, per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site, and Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports that Vrabel confirmed the issue was sustained during Sunday's 10-7 win over the Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. New England may simply intend to use the first half of their two-week practice period in advance of Super Bowl LX against the Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8 to allow their key starters some rest. If Maye doesn't begin to ramp up his activity level at practice Friday, expect him to do so next week. |
|
Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Still on IR for now
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 6:44 PM
Jennings (concussion) was estimated as a full practice participant on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Jennings has been clear of concussion protocol for a week now, but he was kept on injured reserve for the AFC Championship at Denver to save a roster spot. With Rhamondre Stevenson and rookie second-rounder TreVeyon Henderson both still healthy, there's no guarantee New England will activate Jennings for the Super Bowl. |
|
Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Tending to abdomen issue
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 6:36 PM
Hollins (abdomen) was estimated as a limited practice participant on the Patriots' injury report Wednesday.
Analysis: Hollins was able to play through his lingering abdomen injury in the AFC Championship at Denver, catching both of his two targets for 51 yards. However, the issue is apparently still bothering him as New England begins its preparations for the Super Bowl. His level of activity once the Patriots actually start holding practices will be worth keeping an eye on as Super Bowl LX approaches. |
|
Drake Maye Drake Maye Dealing with shoulder injury
Wed, Jan 28, 2026, 4:26 PM
Maye was listed as limited on Wednesday's estimated injury report due to a right shoulder injury.
Analysis: During New England's three-game run to Super Bowl LX, Maye has taken an NFL-leading 15 sacks, which may have contributed to a below-average 55.8 completion percentage so far in the playoffs (down from a league-high 72 percent from the regular season). Still, he put up 533 passing yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions, rushed 24 times for 141 yards and one TD and fumbled six times (three lost) during that span. Maye appears to be tending to some residual wear and tear as a result, but his status will continue to be watched during the Patriots' two-week ramp-up period for a matchup with the Seahawks on Sunday, Feb. 8. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
|
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. |
Connect With Us:
