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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Questionable after full practice
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 3:06 PM
Stevenson (toe) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals after practicing fully Friday.
Analysis: Stevenson logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, but his full participation in Friday's session has the running back trending toward a return to action after having missed three straight games. Supporting that notion is that coach Mike Vrabel noted of Stevenson on Friday, "I would say there wasn't many restrictions and that he responded well to the practice. I would say that as long as there are not any setbacks here, he'd be in line to play" Sunday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. In that scenario, Stevenson would be in line to rejoin a backfield timeshare with TreVeyon Henderson, who combined for five total TDs over New England's last two contests. Prior to sustaining his toe injury, Stevenson carried 83 times for 279 yards and three TDs, while adding 16 catches (on 19 targets) for 169 yards over the course of eight games. |
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Austin Hooper Austin Hooper Cleared to face weak Bengals D
Fri, Nov 21, 2025, 3:03 PM
Hooper (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: Hooper practiced without limitations Thursday and Friday after a limited session Wednesday, and he has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Hunter Henry remains New England's top pass catcher among tight ends. but Hooper could find success against a Bengals defense that has been by far the worst in the league at defending the position, allowing a league-high 80.8 receiving yards per game to tight ends, as well as 12 touchdowns to the position in 10 games. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Another limited session
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:50 PM
Stevenson (toe) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald relays that Patriots running backs coach Tony Dews noted Thursday that Stevenson -- who also was limited Wednesday -- "was out there running around, and looked like himself running around. So, we'll see what it looks like tomorrow." In any case, Friday's final injury report is slated to reveal whether Stevenson approaches Week 12 action with an injury designation or fully cleared to play Sunday against the Bengals. |
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Austin Hooper Austin Hooper Practices in full Thursday
Thu, Nov 20, 2025, 3:46 PM
Hooper (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Hooper missed Week 11 while in the concussion protocol, but he's now trending toward a return for Sunday's road matchup against the Bengals. Of course, Hooper will need to gain full clearance, including from an independent neurologist, before retaking the field. If active for Sunday's game, Hooper will handle No. 2 tight end reps behind Hunter Henry. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 4:12 PM
Stevenson (toe) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Stevenson last saw game action in Week 8, but the running back's limited participation Wednesday suggests that he could return to the lineup Sunday against the Bengals. He'll have two more opportunities to increase his participation level before the Patriots assign Week 12 injury designations, but if Stevenson is available this weekend, he'd be in line to rejoin a backfield time-share with TreVeyon Henderson, who combined for five total TDs over New England's last two contests. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Full practice participant
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 3:38 PM
Boutte (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Analysis: Boutte returned to limited practice participation last week before missing a second straight game. He's now set to return for a favorable Week 12 matchup with Cincinnati, although it's possible Boutte loses a few snaps relative to his pre-injury workload, as Stefon Diggs and Mack Hollins both responded well to boosts in playing time the past few weeks. |
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Austin Hooper Austin Hooper Limited in practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 3:37 PM
Hooper (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Hooper missed Week 11 while working his way through the concussion protocol, and returning to practice as a limited participant represents a tangible step in the right direction. The depth tight end will need to gain full clearance before retaking the field, however, so his status will need to be monitored approaching Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. If available, Hooper will resume working as the top backup to Hunter Henry. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Practicing Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 2:25 PM
Boutte (hamstring) participated in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Boutte was listed as limited last Monday through Wednesday before being ruled out for the Patriots' Week 11 win over the Jets. The team's upcoming injury report will clarify whether the wideout remains limited or is now practicing fully ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Practices Wednesday
Wed, Nov 19, 2025, 2:21 PM
Stevenson (toe) participated in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Stevenson's ability to practice was expected, though it remains to be seen if he was limited or will be deemed a full participant. The running back has missed three straight games, but his presence at Wednesday's session suggests that he could be available Sunday against the Bengals. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson In line to practice Wednesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:51 AM
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that he expects Stevenson (toe) to practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The running back has missed New England's last three games, though he returned to practice as a limited participant prior to being ruled out for last Thursday's win over the Jets. It sounds as though Stevenson could have a better chance to return in Week 12 versus the Bengals, though he seems highly unlikely to reclaim the lead role from rookie TreVeyon Henderson. During Stevenson's three-game absence, Henderson has compiled five total touchdowns while averaging over 100 scrimmage yards per contest. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Expected to practice Wednesday
Mon, Nov 17, 2025, 10:45 AM
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said Monday that he expects Boutte (hamstring) to take part in practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: The wideout practiced in a limited capacity prior to being ruled out against the Jets in Week 11 after previously sitting out Week 10 against Tampa Bay. In three appearances prior to injuring his hamstring, Boutte had tallied a tremendous 10-223-4 receiving line on 12 targets, and he'll face an exceptional matchup against the Bengals in Week 12 if he's able to retake the field. |
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D'Ernest Johnson D'Ernest Johnson Back to practice squad
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 5:10 PM
Johnson reverted to the Patriots' practice squad Friday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: TreVeyon Henderson dominated the touches out of the backfield during the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday. Terrell Jennings was active after working through a knee injury during the shortened week but didn't end up playing a snap, while Johnson logged eight snaps on offense and turned three carries into six yards. Johnson has been elevated from the practice squad by the Patriots three times this season, which is the max; however, the veteran running back could be signed to New England's active roster if Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is expected to miss more time. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Held without a catch Thursday
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 10:26 AM
Williams, who was on the field for 45 of a possible 67 snaps on offense in Thursday's 27-14 win over the Jets, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com,did not record a catch in the contest while being targeted three times.
Analysis: Williams continued to see added playing time with fellow WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) inactive for the second straight game, but the rookie pass catcher didn't make a statistical impact versus the Jets after having caught one of his two targets for a 72-yard touchdown in this past Sunday's win over the Buccaneers. Looking ahead, Williams remains a speculative fantasy option while working in a New England wide receiver corps that also includes Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas, who combined for 15 catches Thursday. |
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DeMario Douglas DeMario Douglas Three catches versus Jets
Fri, Nov 14, 2025, 10:17 AM
Douglas caught all three of his targets for 36 yards and carried once for minus-5 yards in Thursday's 27-14 win over the Jets.
Analysis: With Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) inactive for the second straight contest, Douglas, who logged 19 snaps Thursday, was once again outsnapped by fellow WRs Mack Hollins (57), Stefon Diggs (46) and Kyle Williams (45), per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. In 11 games, Douglas has recorded a receiving line of 23 catches (on 35 targets) for 332 yards and three TDs, a rate of production (while working in an offense that spreads the ball around) that has yielded modest fantasy value thus far. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Bounces back with four catches
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 10:54 PM
Henry secured four of six targets for 45 yards in the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday night.
Analysis: Henry had been held to a season-low-tying one reception Sunday against the Buccaneers, but he bounced back by tying his second-highest catch total of the campaign. The veteran tight end also posted his second-highest yardage tally in the last six contests, while Thursday's targets tied for the most he'd seen since Week 3. Henry will take a 34-422-4 receiving line on 53 targets into a Week 12 home matchup against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 23. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Solid complementary effort Thursday
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 10:48 PM
Hollins secured four of five targets for 64 yards in the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday night.
Analysis: Hollins was a relatively distant runner-up to team leader Stefon Diggs in receiving yards, and he finished tied for third in both receptions and targets. The veteran wideout had more opportunity once again Thursday thanks to the absence of Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), and he now has a 10-170-0 line on 15 targets over the latter's pair of absences. Hollins will remain a complementary option in the air attack even if Boutte returns for a Week 12 home matchup against the Bengals on Sunday, Nov. 23, but his targets would stand to take a hit. |
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Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs Eclipses century mark in win
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 10:42 PM
Diggs secured nine of 11 targets for 105 yards in the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday night.
Analysis: Diggs led the Patriots across the board in receptions, receiving yards and targets on the night, posting his third 100-yard game of a resurgent season in the process. The veteran wideout recorded a pair of catches of 20-plus yards as well, and his reception tally was his second highest of the campaign. Diggs seemed to benefit from the absence of Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) on Thursday, but the former's target volume could take at least a slight hit if the latter is able to return for a favorable Week 12 home matchup against the Bengals. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Three total TDs in win
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 10:24 PM
Henderson rushed 19 times for 62 yards and two touchdowns and secured all five targets for 31 yards and another score in the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday night.
Analysis: The rookie came in with a golden opportunity to follow up his career-best 147-yard rushing day in Week 10 against the Buccaneers, as Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) remained out and Terrell Jennings was dealing with a knee issue. Henderson ended up cashing in, putting together his first three-TD game as a pro via a pair of seven-yard second-quarter scoring runs and a six-yard touchdown grab in the third quarter. Henderson also comfortably paced the ground attack with a career-high carry total, and he'll be set up for what should be an elevated Week 12 role -- irrespective of Stevenson's availability -- against a very vulnerable Bengals defense on Sunday, Nov. 23. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Another standout effort in win
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 10:16 PM
Maye completed 25 of 34 passes for 281 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions while rushing four times for two yards in the Patriots' 27-14 win over the Jets on Thursday night.
Analysis: Maye put together another signature effort, combining efficiency with some chunk plays through the air on his way to second game of over 280 yards in the last four contests. Maye did see a five-game streak of multiple touchdown passes come to an end, but he also went without an interception for the first time in four contests. The stellar second-year signal-caller connected with five targets overall, and he hit TreVeyon Henderson for his one touchdown pass from six yards out just before the midway point of the third quarter. Maye should have a very good chance of staying hot in Week 12 as well, considering the highly vulnerable Bengals defense pays a visit on Sunday, Nov. 23. |
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Tommy DeVito Tommy DeVito Emergency No. 3 QB again
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 6:02 PM
DeVito (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback against the Jets on Thursday.
Analysis: DeVito has yet to appear in a regular-season game as New England's emergency QB3 behind Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs. DeVito is restricted from playing Thursday unless both Maye and Dobbs were to be removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection. |
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