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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Ready to play Sunday
Fri, Sep 12, 2025, 2:44 PM
Boutte (shoulder) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Analysis: Boutte upgraded to full practice participation Friday after logging limited sessions Wednesday and Thursday, which paves the way for him to maintain a key role in the Patriots' Week 2 offense. In the team's season opener last Sunday, Boutte was New England's busiest (82 percent snap share) and most productive WR (6-103-0 on eight targets) in a 20-13 loss to the Raiders. Such output resulted in the 2023 sixth-rounder being a notable waiver wire add this week. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Another limited session
Thu, Sep 11, 2025, 3:33 PM
Boutte (shoulder) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Boutte also was limited Wednesday, so he'll probably need to upgrade his practice participation Friday in order to avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. If he's available this weekend, Boutte should have an opportunity to maintain his key role in New England's offense after compiling a 6-103-0 line on eight targets while logging an 82 percent snap share in his team's Week 1 loss to the Raiders. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Limited in practice
Wed, Sep 10, 2025, 3:49 PM
Boutte was a limited practice participant Wednesday due to a shoulder injury.
Analysis: Boutte briefly left Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders after taking a hit in the first half, returning in short order and ultimately catching six of eight targets for 103 yards. His practice participation Wednesday, even in a limited capacity, puts Bourne on track to play Week 2 at Miami. He's one of the most popular waiver adds for fantasy this week, after leading New England in route share (82 percent), targets, air yards (137) and receiving yards this past Sunday. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams One catch in regular-season debut
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:30 AM
Williams was on the field for seven of a possible 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: In the process, the 2025 third-rounder caught his only target for 12 yards. As the season progresses, Williams figures to see his workload increase, but for now he's behind Stefon Diggs (29 snaps), Kayshon Boutte (58 snaps), DeMario Douglas (45 snaps) and Mack Hollins (40 snaps) in the Patriots WR pecking order. Until that changes, the Washington State product is off the fantasy lineup radar. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins One catch in opener
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:22 AM
Hollins, who was on the field for 40 of a possible 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught one of his two targets in the contest for three yards.
Analysis: With Stefon Diggs (29 snaps) being eased back into the mix in his first game action since last October, Hollins was third among the Patriots WRs in terms of playing time Week 1, behind Kayshon Boutte (58 snaps) and DeMario Douglas (45 snaps). While there will be weeks in which Hollins is more involved in the passing game, steady volume on his part figures to be hard to come by until or unless injuries hit. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry Four catches Sunday
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:11 AM
Henry caught four of his eight targets for 66 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Henry -- whose eight targets tied for the team lead -- was on the field for 66 of a possible 71 snaps on offense in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, while fellow tight end Austin Hooper logged 23 snaps and one catch for 10 yards. In the weeks ahead, Henry should continue to maintain enough of a workload and target volume to merit fantasy lineup consideration. Next up for the Patriots is a road game against a Miami team that lost to Indianapolis in Week 1 by a score of 33-8. |
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Austin Hooper Austin Hooper One catch in Week 1
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 9:00 AM
Hooper logged 23 of a possible 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Hooper kicked off his 2025 campaign by catching his only target for 10 yards. Meanwhile, fellow tight end Hunter Henry was on the field for 66 snaps and caught four of his eight targets for 66 yards. While there figures to be weeks down the road in which the Patriots use more two-TE sets, Hooper's fantasy lineup utility is limited as long as Henry remains healthy. |
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Antonio Gibson Antonio Gibson Minor role in opener
Mon, Sep 8, 2025, 8:54 AM
Gibson was on the field for five of a possible 71 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-13 loss to the Raiders, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Gibson was out-snapped by both Rhamondre Stevenson (46) and TreVeyon Henderson (25) in the Patriots' season opener, and that's a trend that figures to continue in the coming weeks. In his limited playing time Sunday, Gibson carried once for three yards and didn't secure his only target. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Breaks out for 100-yard effort
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:23 PM
Boutte brought in six of eight targets for 103 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Boutte co-led the Patriots in receptions and targets while setting the pace in receiving yards. The 2023 second-round pick is coming off an encouraging second NFL season where he posted a 43-589-3 line across 15 contests, and Boutte's second-highest career single-game yardage total Sunday essentially allowed him to pick up where he left off last season -- he recorded a 117-yard, one-touchdown tally against the Bills in Week 18. |
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DeMario Douglas DeMario Douglas Minimal production in Week 1 loss
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 7:20 PM
Douglas secured two of seven targets for minus-2 yards and a touchdown while rushing once for four yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Douglas' final receiving line was odd to say the least, considering he managed the unlikely feat of recording a touchdown yet finishing with negative yardage overall. The third-year pro saved his day from being a total washout with his two-yard scoring grab late in the first quarter, but the likes of Kayshon Boutte (6-103), Stefon Diggs (6-57) and Hunter Henry (4-66) were all much more involved. It remains to be seen if Week 1 usage will be indicative of a more concentrated Patriots air attack this season, with the next opportunity to see the matter play out coming in the form of a Week 2 road matchup against the Dolphins. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Limited to nine touches in loss
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 6:09 PM
Stevenson rushed seven times for 15 yards and brought in two of three targets for 12 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Stevenson entered Week 1 as the presumptive lead back, although rookie second-round pick TreVeyon Henderson is already ticketed for a solid complementary role at minimum. However, Week 1 usage between the two players actually tilted toward Henderson due to his expansive pass-catching role (six receptions), although game script did play a part in that as well. Henderson is the more explosive of the two, but Stevenson could fill the role of the preferred early-down option in a Week 2 road matchup against the Dolphins if the game remains close. |
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Drake Maye Drake Maye High-volume passing day in loss
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 5:30 PM
Maye completed 30 of 46 passes for 287 yards with a touchdown and an interception and added four rushes for 11 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday. He also committed a fumble recovered by New England.
Analysis: Beginning what is to be his first full season as a starter, Maye fought an uphill battle for most of the afternoon in a game where the Patriots found themselves down 7-0 after the opening possession. He would ultimately help keep New England competitive with a two-yard touchdown toss to DeMario Douglas to knot the score at 7-7 later in the first quarter, and he would also lead a late 10-play drive that would culminate in a field goal and put New England within seven points. Maye did an excellent job spreading the ball around by recording completions to nine different pass catchers, and he'll head into a Week 2 divisional road battle against what was a generous Dolphins secondary in Week 1 with plenty of momentum. |
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Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs Remains involved in Week 1 loss
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 4:55 PM
Diggs secured six of seven targets for 57 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: Making his team debut and suiting up for his first taste of game action since Week 8 of last season with the Texans, Diggs finished tied for the team lead in receptions while checking in second in targets. While nothing spectacular from a fantasy perspective, Diggs' numbers were encouraging considering it was his first experience working with quarterback Drake Maye in a game setting, and it appears evident he'll be a key target for the second-year signal-caller moving forward. Diggs next takes aim at a defense he's highly familiar with from his days with the Bills, that of the Dolphins, in a Week 2 road matchup next Sunday. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Clears 50 total yards in debut
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 4:50 PM
Henderson rushed five times for 27 yards and brought in all six targets for 24 yards in the Patriots' 20-13 loss to the Raiders on Sunday. He also returned two kickoffs for 43 yards.
Analysis: The rookie second-round pick was given plenty of opportunity in his first NFL regular-season game, and even when game script turned somewhat away from the run, Henderson remained involved as a receiver on his way to a co-team-high reception total. Backfield mate Rhamondre Stevenson outpaced Henderson by only two carries, which would appear to bode well for the latter's prospects in a Week 2 road matchup next Sunday against what appears to be a porous Dolphins defense. |
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Tommy DeVito Tommy DeVito QB3 for Week 1
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:50 AM
DeVito (coach's decision) is inactive but will serve as the Patriots' emergency third-string quarterback against the Raiders on Sunday.
Analysis: As the emergency quarterback, DeVito will be allowed to see the field only in the event that both Drake Maye and Joshua Dobbs are removed from Sunday's contest. DeVito failed to make the Giants' 53-man roster at the end of training camp but was claimed off waivers by the Patriots in late August to provide depth at quarterback. |
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Efton Chism Efton Chism Inactive for opener
Sun, Sep 7, 2025, 10:48 AM
Chism is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Raiders.
Analysis: Chism secured a roster spot with a strong preseason, but his NFL regular-season debut is on hold for now. In Week 1, Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams will handle the Patriots' WR duties. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Expected to start Week 1
Thu, Sep 4, 2025, 3:43 PM
Boutte projects to start on the outside opposite Stefon Diggs against the Raiders on Sunday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: DeMario Douglas is set to handle slot duties, with Mack Hollins, Kyle Williams and Efton Chism on hand to provide depth in New England's wide receiver room. The Patriots figure to rely primarily on the ground game, but Boutte's role in the offense opposite Diggs could give him some occasional fantasy utility. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Ready for opener
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 6:47 PM
Williams (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Patriots' Week 1 injury report.
Analysis: Now that he's cleared for Week 1 action, Williams should settle into a role in the Patriots offense out of the gate this season, but it may take some time before the 2025 third-rounder sees steady volume in a wideout corps that also includes Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Efton Chism. Per Mike Reiss of ESPN, to kick off the 2025 campaign, Diggs projects as a starter alongside Boutte, with Douglas in the slot and Hollins next on the depth chart, followed by Williams. |
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Efton Chism Efton Chism Logs full practice
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 6:38 PM
Chism (knee) practiced fully Wednesday.
Analysis: The Patriots list the injury that Chism had been dealing with as a knee issue, but either way, the UDFA out of Eastern Washington will be available for Sunday's regular-season opener against the Raiders. On the heels of an impressive preseason, Chism secured a spot on the 53-man roster, but at least initially look for the rookie slot man to work in a depth role in a wideout corps that also includes Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Mack Hollins and Kyle Williams. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Set to play Sunday
Wed, Sep 3, 2025, 6:33 PM
Stevenson (undisclosed) isn't listed on the Patriots' injury report in advance of Sunday's regular-season opener against the Raiders.
Analysis: Stevenson managed an unspecified injury as the preseason wound down, but the running back's full participation in Wednesday's practice sets the stage for the 27-year-old to claim a key role (particularly on early-downs) in a backfield that also includes 2025 second-rounder TreVeyon Henderson, as well as fellow returnee Antonio Gibson. A look at ADP in drafts ahead of Week 1 reveals that Henderson is viewed as the upside play from a fantasy standpoint, and while the dynamic rookie is bound to cut into Stevenson's volume, there should be enough touches -- in a New England offense that could well lean on the ground game -- for both Stevenson and Henderson to provide lineup utility on a weekly basis. |
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