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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Not available for Week 8
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 12:10 PM
Henderson (illness) has been downgraded from questionable to out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Henderson was given the questionable tag for Week 8 despite missing the last two practices due to an illness. He won't travel with the team to Miami, so the Patriots' backfield will be led by Rhamondre Stevenson while Corey Kiner provides depth. Henderson's next opportunity to suit up is Week 9 against the Packers on Sunday, Nov. 8. |
A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Won't play against Miami
Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 12:07 PM
Brown (knee/ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Ian Rapoport of ESPN and NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Brown entered the weekend with the questionable tag despite being held out of practice both Thursday and Friday, and the knee injury that flared up during Wednesday's session is severe enough for the veteran wide receiver to miss Sunday's AFC East tilt. With Brown sidelined, the Patriots' pass-catching group will be led by DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and tight end Hunter Henry. Brown's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Packers on Sunday, Nov. 8. |
Cleared for Week 8
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 9:24 PM
Brown (knee) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Brown was unable play against the Bears in Week 7 due to a knee injury. He's faded an injury tag for Sunday's game after logging a full practice Friday, and he should reclaim his starting spot at right guard. |
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Uncertain to suit up Sunday
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 7:23 PM
Davis (neck) is questionable for Sunday's Week 8 contest in Miami.
Analysis: Davis hasn't played since Week 4 because of a neck injury. It's promising that he logged a trio of full practices this week, but New England isn't yet committing to him returning to action against the Dolphins. Should Davis end up missing the matchup, Charles Woods would likely draw another start. |
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Questionable despite full practices
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 7:22 PM
Elliss (chest) is listed as questionable against the Dolphins on Sunday.
Analysis: Elliss's practice reps were not restricted during Week 8 prep, yet the veteran linebacker has been tagged as questionable due to a chest injury. Darius Muasau, Erick Hunter and rookie sixth-rounder Namdi Obiazor would all be candidates for defensive snaps at inside linebacker if Elliss is unable to play Sunday. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Questionable for Week 8
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 3:43 PM
Henderson (illness) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Analysis: Henderson logged DNPs on Thursday and Friday and appears to be in danger of missing Sunday's juicy matchup with Miami. His role has been shrinking of late anyway, and if Henderson misses this week's game, Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner will handle the backfield work for New England. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Listed as questionable for Week 8
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 12:14 PM
Brown (ankle/knee) is questionable for Sunday's game at Miami, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel deemed Brown questionable after Friday's practice, in which the wideout didn't participate. Vrabel told reporters that Brown's knee flared up during Wednesday's practice and prevented him from finishing the session, per Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. Brown then missed practice Thursday and Friday, putting his availability in serious doubt ahead of a 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Miami on Sunday. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Not practicing Friday
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 11:04 AM
Henderson (illness) isn't practicing Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After missing back-to-back practices, Henderson has two days to get healthy before the Patriots face the Dolphins on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET. An absence would improve the workload projections for Rhamondre Stevenson and Corey Kiner in a favorable matchup, though Henderson got just five touches in a 30-24 loss to the Bears last week. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Not present at Friday's practice
Fri, Oct 30, 2026, 11:02 AM
Brown (ankle/knee) was not spotted at Friday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Analysis: Brown was limited Wednesday and missed practice Thursday, with reports confirming a flare-up in his knee. He's managed chronic/degenerative knee problems throughout his career, typically managing to play even when the issue flares up. That said, the back-to-back absences from practice suggest Brown is in danger of missing Sunday's game at Miami, potentially leaving DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams as New England's top three WRs. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Sits Thursday due to illness
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 3:29 PM
Henderson (illness) did not practice Thursday, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Henderson will try to shed his illness and return to practice Friday. If he's unable to practice without limitations Friday, the 2025 second-round pick would likely take an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Henderson has struggled to earn playing time in recent weeks, splitting change-of-pace work behind Rhamondre Stevenson with Corey Kiner. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Confirmed as non-participant Thursday
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 3:26 PM
Brown (ankle/knee) was officially listed as a non-participant at Thursday's practice, David Furones of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
Analysis: Thursday's injury report confirms earlier reporting from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network that Brown isn't practicing Thursday. According to Rapoport, Brown recently had a knee issue flare up, which has the wide receiver's status for Sunday's game against the Dolphins in doubt. Brown has six catches for 75 yards on 16 targets in two games since returning from a four-game absence due to an ankle injury. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Status against Dolphins in doubt
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 1:55 PM
Brown (knee/ankle) is sidelined Thursday by a knee issue that flared up, and the wide receiver's status for Sunday against the Dolphins is up in the air, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Brown is contending with a new knee injury in addition to the ankle injury through which he has played the last two weeks after missing the previous four. The wideout's fantasy managers should start forming contingency plans in case he sits out Sunday against the Dolphins, though Brown could change the narrative by returning to practice Friday. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Missing from practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 1:39 PM
Henderson (undisclosed) wasn't on the field for Thursday's practice, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: Though the Patriots left him off their initial Week 8 injury report released Wednesday, Henderson may be dealing with an aggravation of the ankle he previously sprained in a Week 5 win over the Raiders. Since then, Henderson has been able to suit up in both of the team's last two contests, but he's played limited snaps behind starter Rhamondre Stevenson. In an effort to get the ball in Henderson's hands more frequently, head coach Mike Vrabel told Kyed on Tuesday that the second-year back could get more involved on kickoff returns, though that plan could be put on hold if Henderson is nursing an injury. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Not seen at Thursday's practice
Thu, Oct 29, 2026, 1:36 PM
Brown (ankle/knee) was not present during the media-viewing portion of Thursday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brown looks to be trending in the wrong direction after being listed as a limited participant at Wednesday's practice. He has caught just six of 16 targets for 75 yards in two games since returning from a stint on IR due to an ankle injury. Brown's activity level Friday could be pivotal for his availability Sunday against the Dolphins. |
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Logs full practice Wednesday
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 8:43 PM
Canada (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Canada appears to have finally overcome the hamstring injury he suffered during Week 4 prep. The cornerback is on pace to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins as a depth addition to the Patriots' secondary behind starters Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis (neck). |
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Full participant Wednesday
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 8:38 PM
Prunty (hamstring) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Prunty logged full practice participation for the first time since sustaining his hamstring injury during the Patriots' Week 4 win over the Bills. If the cornerback can continue to log full sessions through Friday's practice, he should be all set to suit up for Sunday's game against the Dolphins as a meaningful depth addition to the Patriots' secondary. |
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Full participant Wednesday
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 7:19 PM
Davis (neck) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Davis has finally returned to full participation after missing three consecutive games with a neck injury. The starting cornerback should be able to avoid any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins as long as he maintains full participation through Friday's practice session. |
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A.J. Brown A.J. Brown Limited by knee, ankle Wednesday
Wed, Oct 28, 2026, 3:28 PM
Brown was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to knee and ankle injuries.
Analysis: The Patriots are remaining cautious with Brown, who is apparently nursing a knee issue in addition to getting continued maintenance for the high-ankle sprain that kept him out for four games. Brown was limited in two practices ahead of a Thursday night game against the Bears but still played 92 percent of the offensive snaps in the 30-24 loss. A similar rep-management plan could be in place for Brown going into Sunday's game against the Dolphins. |
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Notches sack in loss
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 9:25 PM
Jones registered nine tackles (five solo), including 1.0 sacks, and returned one punt for 19 yards in Thursday's loss to the Bears.
Analysis: Jones finished second on New England in stops behind Christian Elliss (13). He also notched his first sack of the campaign, bringing down Caleb Williams on a second-down play near the end of the first half, though Chicago scored a touchdown on its following snap. Jones is off to a strong start to the campaign, recording 36 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) and five defensed passes (including an interception) through seven contests. |
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Paces Pats in stops Thursday
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 9:15 PM
Elliss tallied 13 tackles (eight solo) in a Week 7 loss to Chicago on Thursday.
Analysis: Elliss's 13 stops not only led New England, they also tied a career-best mark. The veteran linebacker logged a 100 percent defensive snap share for the fourth time this season and posted his second double-digit tackle performance. Elliss set a career best with 94 regular-season stops over 15 games last season, and he's on pace to easily surpass that mark with 51 tackles (including 1.0 sacks) through seven contests in 2026. |
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