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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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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Exits Sunday's game
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 3:32 PM
Stevenson (eye) is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round game against the Texans, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Before sustaining an eye injury, Stevenson carried three times for 25 yards and caught his only target for nine yards. While he's out of the game, TreVeyon Henderson will lead the Patriots' backfield, with D'Ernest Johnson in reserve. |
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Tommy DeVito Tommy DeVito Emergency QB for divisional round
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 12:46 PM
DeVito (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as New England's third quarterback in Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Texans.
Analysis: DeVito will continue serving as the emergency No. 3 QB for the Patriots' second playoff matchup. He'll only be able to enter Sunday's game if both starter Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs are forced out. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Won't play vs. Texans
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 3:40 PM
Jennings (concussion) has been ruled out for New England's divisional-round matchup versus the Texans on Sunday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Jennings managed to return to practice earlier in the week but will nonetheless remain on injured reserve for at least one more game. The 24-year-old has been sidelined since Week 15 and will look to make his return during the AFC Championship Game next week, should the Patriots defeat Houston. |
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D'Ernest Johnson D'Ernest Johnson Elevated from practice squad
Sat, Jan 17, 2026, 3:28 PM
The Patriots elevated Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Texans, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Johnson rejoined New England's practice squad earlier in the week after rushing for 25 yards on 13 carries across seven games with the team earlier in the season. The 29-year-old could serve as the team's No. 3 running back, as Terrell Jennings has been ruled out with a concussion. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Jan 16, 2026, 3:08 PM
Jennings (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's divisional-round game against Houston.
Analysis: Jennings remains on injured reserve after having his practice window opened Wednesday. With Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson healthy, Jennings probably won't have a meaningful offensive role even if he is activated Saturday. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings No restrictions Thursday
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 6:14 PM
Jennings (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Jennings is progressing in his recovery from a concussion that led to him being placed on injured reserve in mid-December. He was cleared to return to practice Wednesday, and his ability to participate without restriction Thursday is a sign that he is progressing through the league's concussion protocol. He would need to be activated from injured reserve in order to be available for Sunday's AFC divisional-round clash against the Texans. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Logs full practice Thursday
Thu, Jan 15, 2026, 3:30 PM
Henry (knee) practiced fully Thursday.
Analysis: Henry was listed as limited Wednesday, but his return to a full session Thursday sets the stage for the Patriots' No. 1 tight end to be available for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Texans. During the regular season, Henry made his mark by recording a 60-768-7 line on 87 targets in 17 games, and he should remain one of QB Drake Maye's top pass catchers this weekend against a tough Houston defense that held the Steelers to six points in this past Monday's wild-card win. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Practice window opens
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 4:28 PM
Jennings (concussion) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Jennings officially opened his 21-day practice window, participating for the first time since being placed on injured reserve in Week 15. The 24-year-old will still need to progress through the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to have an opportunity to play in the Patriots' AFC divisional round matchup against the Texans. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Limited with knee injury
Wed, Jan 14, 2026, 4:03 PM
Henry (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Henry was not spotted at the early portion of Wednesday's practice open to the media, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports, but it appears he managed to get in limited reps despite having to manage a knee injury. Henry has scored three times in his last four appearances, including a 3-64-1 receiving line managed during New England's wild-card round win over the Chargers. He will have two more chances to upgrade to full practice reps ahead of Sunday's divisional-round game against the Texans. |
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DeMario Douglas DeMario Douglas One catch Sunday
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 9:08 AM
Douglas caught one of his two targets for three yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Douglas recorded a 33 percent snap share in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, and once again saw a modest target share in an offense that tends to spread the ball around. The slot man carries modest fantasy upside as the Patriots divisional-round game against either the Steelers or Texans this coming weekend approaches. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams One catch in wild-card win
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 8:59 AM
Williams caught his only target for seven yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the 2025 third-rounder was tied for the third-highest workload with DeMario Douglas (21 of 64 snaps) in a New England WR corps led by Stefon Diggs and Kayshon Boutte. As the Patriots' divisional-round game against either the Texans or Steelers approaches, Williams remains a speculative fantasy option due to his lack of consistent volume in his team's passing offense. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Four catches versus Chargers
Mon, Jan 12, 2026, 8:50 AM
Boutte caught all four of his targets for 66 yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Boutte was listed as questionable after being limited in practice Thursday and Friday due to a hamstring injury. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the wideout logged a 53 percent snap share Sunday, a lighter workload than he usually sees, but Boutte still ended up pacing the team in catches and was second to RB Rhamondre Stevenson in the receiving yards department. Boutte -- who averaged 16.7 yards a catch during the regular season -- will continue to be a mainstay in the Patriots passing attack in the team's divisional-round game against either the Steelers or Texans this coming weekend. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Scores only TD of playoff win
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 10:19 PM
Henry caught three of five targets for 64 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card game win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Henry's 28-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter was the only touchdown by either team. The tight end tied with Stefon Diggs for the team lead in targets, but Rhamondre Stevenson (75) and Kayshon Boutte (66) both had more receiving yards. Henry has scored in three of his last four games dating back to the regular season, and he'll look to keep rolling in the AFC divisional round, when the Patriots host the winner of Monday's matchup between the Texans and Steelers. |
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Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs Two catches in wild-card win
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 10:18 PM
Diggs caught two of five targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card game win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Diggs tied Hunter Henry for the team lead in targets, but the former didn't make much of an impact in Sunday night's defensive battle, which had three times as many combined turnovers as touchdowns. New England will have another home game in the NFC divisional round, hosting either the leaky Steelers secondary or the stout Texans secondary. Diggs has been hit-or-miss in his postseason career, with 35 or fewer receiving yards in six of 15 such games and more than 100 yards in four playoff games. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Outplayed by Stevenson in win
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 10:16 PM
Henderson rushed nine times for 27 yards and caught his only target for nine yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card game win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Henderson struggled to find running room, with most of his rushing yards coming on a 15-yard carry on his final touch as the Patriots were running out the clock. He ceded most of the backfield touches to the much more efficient Rhamondre Stevenson, who turned 10 carries and four targets into 128 scrimmage yards. After an underwhelming playoff debut, Henderson will get an opportunity to pick up the pace in the AFC divisional round against either the Texans or Steelers while continuing to share backfield reps with Stevenson. Both of those defenses were stout against the run in the regular season and Henderson hasn't contributed much as a pass catcher recently, with only two targets in his last four games. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Compiles 128 scrimmage yards
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 10:15 PM
Stevenson rushed 10 times for 53 yards and caught three of four targets for 75 yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card game win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Stevenson was much more effective than TreVeyon Henderson, who had just 36 total yards on 10 touches. The Patriots rode the hot hand on the ground, helping Stevenson finish with the team lead in carries in addition to his usual role as the primary pass catcher among the team's running backs. Stevenson and Henderson will likely continue to split carries in the AFC divisional round, when New England will face a stout run defense, regardless of whether that's the Texans or Steelers. In each of his last six games dating back to the regular season, Stevenson has produced at least 77 scrimmage yards. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye Wins sloppy playoff debut
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 10:12 PM
Maye completed 17 of 29 passes for 268 yards, one touchdown and one interception while rushing 10 times for 66 yards in Sunday's 16-3 wild-card game win over the Chargers. He also fumbled twice, losing one.
Analysis: Neither team scored a touchdown in the first half, though the Patriots took a 6-3 lead into the break after the defense bailed Maye out with a fourth-down stop by the goal line following his first-quarter interception. Maye's rough start extended into the third quarter, when he lost a fumble after the Patriots had worked their way into the red zone, but New England's defense continued to carry the team until Maye's 28-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Henry extended the lead to 16-3 with 9:45 remaining to provide a fourth-quarter cushion. The Patriots have already beaten as many winning teams in the playoffs as they did the entire regular season, and they will remain at home in the AFC divisional round against either the Texans or Steelers. |
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Tommy DeVito Tommy DeVito Emergency QB in wild-card round
Sun, Jan 11, 2026, 6:04 PM
DeVito (coach's decision) is inactive but serving as the Patriots' emergency third quarterback in Sunday night's wild-card matchup against the Chargers.
Analysis: DeVito will be operating in his familiar role as the team's No. 3 option at QB as the postseason gets underway. The quarterback will only be able to enter the game if both starter Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs are forced out of the contest versus Los Angeles. |
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