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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Heading to IR
Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 11:51 AM
The Patriots are placing Brown (ankle) on injured reserve, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.
Analysis: It apparently took less than 48 hours for the Patriots to decide that Brown will be out for at least four games. The earliest he can return is Week 6, but the quick move to IR suggests he may not be ready by then. Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins and DeMario Douglas took most of the WR snaps after Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain in Wednesday's loss at Seattle. |
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Breaks up two passes in loss
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:40 PM
Gonzalez recorded two solo tackles and two pass breakups in Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: On the same week that he became the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history with a four-year, $135-million extension, Gonzalez showed how he earned that status, allowing just two catches for nine yards across the five passes on which he was targeted. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, the 24-year-old's ability to cover might also limit his chances to put stats on the board, as evidenced by his line Wednesday night. The 2023 first-round pick has just three interceptions across his first 35 career regular-season games. |
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Registers five stops Wednesday
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:34 PM
Byard posted five tackles (two solo) in a loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: Byard tied for second on New England in stops behind Robert Spillane (eight). Byard joined the Patriots in March after two seasons in Chicago. He saw his tackle total dip considerably last year to 93 over 17 regular-season games but balanced that with seven pickoffs, the second-highest total of his career. Byard was on the field for all 50 of the Patriots' defensive snaps Wednesday and should have a near-every-down role throughout the campaign. |
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Makes five tackles Wednesday
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:27 PM
Woodson recorded five tackles (five solo) during Wednesday's 13-10 loss at Seattle.
Analysis: Woodson's five tackles in Week 1 were good enough to tie for the second-highest total on the team in a game where the Seahawks only ran 50 plays on offense. Woodson was on the field for all of those, and he should play a similar role in Week 2 versus the Steelers. |
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Leads team in tackles
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 8:26 PM
Spillane finished with eight tackles (seven solo) in New England's 13-10 loss to Seattle on Wednesday night.
Analysis: The inside linebacker was active during a strong defensive effort by the Patriots in their season opener. Spillane recorded 97 tackles (48 solo), including 1.0 sacks, five pass breakups, including two interceptions, and a forced fumble across 13 regular-season games a year ago. He should be able to continue to accumulate numbers in the center of New England's defense this season. |
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Corey Kiner Corey Kiner Six carries in defeat
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 7:33 PM
Kiner turned six carries into 11 yards during Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Kiner operated as the Patriots' No. 2 running back behind starter Rhamondre Stevenson with TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) unavailable. Kiner was on the field for eight of the team's 71 total offensive snaps, with Stevenson (60) handling the lion's share. If Henderson is sidelined again in Week 2, Kiner will likely operate in a similar role against the Steelers. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Not targeted in Week 1
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 7:22 PM
Williams wasn't targeted in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Monday night.
Analysis: Williams played 12 of 71 offensive snaps and ran just seven routes on 36 dropbacks by Drake Maye. He played another four snaps on special teams, returning a pair of kicks for 58 yards. With A.J. Brown (ankle) now looking at an extended absence, Williams should see a bigger role on offense behind Romeo Doubs over the next few weeks. The big-play threat will be a name to watch on the waiver wire in fantasy but isn't someone worth adding outside of deep leagues at the moment. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Expected to miss four weeks
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 6:37 PM
Brown is expected to miss four weeks with the ankle injury he suffered in Monday night's loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Brown is believed to be dealing with a high-ankle sprain that may require a stint on injured reserve, per NFL reporter Jordan Schultz. The good news is he suffered the injury on a Wednesday, which gives him a few extra days to rehab this week, but it's still looking like the star wideout will miss multiple games. While Brown is sidelined, the Patriots will need to lean on Romeo Doubs at wideout, while DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams all figure to take on larger roles. Hunter Henry is also a candidate to see a bigger target share while Brown is sidelined. |
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Eli Raridon Eli Raridon Finds paydirt in NFL debut
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 1:55 PM
Raridon caught his only target for a two-yard touchdown in Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Raridon opened the scoring in the second quarter with a two-yard touchdown catch on his first career target, but the Patriots failed to hold onto the lead. The rookie third-round pick out of Notre Dame played 38 of the team's 71 snaps on offense, and Raridon is the clear No. 2 tight end behind Hunter Henry, who caught all three of his targets Wednesday. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Believed to have high-ankle sprain
Thu, Sep 10, 2026, 9:04 AM
Brown received a preliminary diagnosis of a right high-ankle sprain after exiting Wednesday's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks, Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network report.
Analysis: In his Patriots debut, Brown tallied three receptions for 26 yards on four targets before departing in the third quarter with the injury, which occurred when a Seahawks defender landed on his right ankle. Though X-rays on his ankle returned negative, Brown will be sent in for an MRI on Thursday before the Patriots establish a timeline for his return. High-ankle sprains typically result in multi-week absences, so if the MRI confirms the preliminary diagnosis, Brown would face an uphill battle to suit up in the Patriots' next game Sunday, Sept. 20 versus the Steelers. |
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Andy Borregales Andy Borregales Makes two kicks in loss
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 11:13 PM
Borregales made his sole field-goal attempt and PAT in Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks.
Analysis: Borregales had minimal usage in Sunday's contest, but drilled the 50-yard field goal that extended New England's lead to 10-0 at the start of the third quarter. The kicker will likely see more action in subsequent games as the team's offense gets back on track against some easier defenses. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Trio of critical INTs in loss
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 10:51 PM
Maye completed 23 of 33 passes for 178 yards with one touchdown and three interceptions while rushing seven times for 47 yards in the Patriots' 13-10 loss to the Seahawks on Wednesday.
Analysis: The third-year signal-caller carried out a conservative gameplan with reasonable efficacy for three quarters before unraveling with a trio of fourth-quarter interceptions. Maye didn't throw a pass until the first play of New England's second possession, and he lost prized offseason addition A.J. Brown on the first series of the second half due to an ankle injury. The first two of Maye's interceptions led to Seattle's last 10 points of the night, and his final pick came on a poorly thrown lob into the end zone with 26 seconds remaining when it appeared New England was perfectly positioned for a game-tying field-goal attempt that would have forced overtime. Maye's three interceptions were a single-game career-high for the 2024 first-round pick, and it remains to be seen if he'll have Brown available for the Patriots' Week 2 home opener against the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 20. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Vrabel has 'no update' on injury
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 10:43 PM
Coach Mike Vrabel didn't have an update on Brown (ankle) after Wednesday's loss at Seattle in which the wide receiver left early due to injury, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.
Analysis: Brown exited early in the third quarter after his right ankle was rolled up on by a Seahawks defender as he was attempting to gather in a pass from QB Drake Maye. Brown eventually was ruled out later in the second half, ending Week 1 with three catches (on four targets) for 26 yards. He likely will undergo a battery of tests to hone in on the extent of the injury, especially after being spotted in a walking boot postgame, per Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Will not return Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 9:41 PM
Brown (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's contest versus Seattle.
Analysis: Brown will remain sidelined until the conclusion of the team's regular-season opener after suffering a right ankle injury in the third quarter. In the wideout's absence, running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been quarterback Drake Maye's favorite target against the Seahawks. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Questionable to return Wednesday
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 9:11 PM
Brown (ankle) is questionable to return Wednesday against the Seahawks, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Brown suffered a right ankle injury on the Patriots' opening drive of the second half, and his availability for the rest of the game is now up in the air. In his absence, Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas could see an uptick in usage at wide receiver. |
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Behren Morton Behren Morton Emergency QB3 for Week 1
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 6:05 PM
Morton (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback for Wednesday's game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: As the emergency third quarterback, Morton is prohibited from seeing the field Wednesday unless Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito are both removed from the contest due to injury, illness or ejection. Morton was a seventh-round selection of the Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft and played in all three preseason games, completing 38 of 58 passes (65.5 percent) for 318 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions while turning four carries into 18 yards. |
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Efton Chism III Efton Chism III Won't play in regular-season opener
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 6:02 PM
Chism (coach's decision) is inactive for Wednesday's game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: The undrafted wide receiver out of Eastern Washington cracked the Patriots' 53-man roster after training camp for the second year in a row. He'll be a healthy scratch for the regular-season opener, and his next chance to see playing time is Week 2 against the Steelers on Sunday, Sept. 20. The Patriots will have five active wide receivers for Week 1, a group headlined by A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas. |
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Lan Larison Lan Larison Moves up from practice squad for opener
Wed, Sep 9, 2026, 4:37 PM
The Patriots elevated Larison from the practice squad ahead of Wednesday's game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: With TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) sidelined for the season opener, Larison will move up from the practice squad to join Corey Kiner as a reserve option in the backfield behind Rhamondre Stevenson. Though Larison flashed some playmaking ability as a receiver during the preseason, he may end up making most of his contributions on special teams Wednesday, as Stevenson is expected to shoulder a heavy workload as a rusher and on passing downs. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Lead role awaits in season opener
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 5:01 PM
Stevenson is expected to see the bulk of the snaps and touches out of the backfield Wednesday against the Seahawks after teammate TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) was ruled out for the season opener, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Stevenson and Henderson are expected to have a fairly equitable split of the backfield when both are fully healthy, but the latter's absence for Week 1 should clear the way for Stevenson to handle a workhorse role. The Patriots have Corey Kiner on hand as a backup option, and at least one of Lan Larison and Hassan Haskins will be promoted from the practice squad for the opener, but none are expected to poach much work from Stevenson on early or passing downs. With a big workload likely awaiting him Wednesday, Stevenson should make for a strong option in Week 1 fantasy lineups, even in a tough matchup against the reigning Super Bowl champions. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Sitting out season opener
Tue, Sep 8, 2026, 4:05 PM
The Patriots ruled out Henderson for Wednesday's season opener versus the Seahawks, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Henderson's absence for the opener hardly comes as a surprise with his ankle injury having kept him from practicing in any capacity since Aug. 24. With Henderson sidelined for the opener, Rhamondre Stevenson will have a clear path to earning the bulk of snaps and touches out of the backfield. Corey Kiner will serve as the Stevenson's top understudy, and the Patriots will likely elevate one or both of Lan Larison and Hassan Haskins from the practice squad to add depth at the position. |
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