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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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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Active versus Jets
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 5:55 PM
Jennings (knee), who had been listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Jets, is active for the contest.
Analysis: On Monday, Karen Guregian of MassLive.com relayed that Jennings, who was forced out of this past Sunday's win over the Buccaneers with a knee issue after logging just five snaps, noted ahead of Week 11 action that he'd "definitely be okay. It's just a little bruise." With his active status confirmed and Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) still sidelined, Jennings is slated to work behind TreVeyon Henderson, who carried 14 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns while catching one pass for three yards versus Tampa Bay. In that context, Jennings is in line to handle complementary touches Thursday, which makes him a fantasy lineup dart this week. Additionally, practice-squad elevation D'Ernest Johnson is on hand to provide backfield depth. |
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D'Ernest Johnson D'Ernest Johnson Elevated for TNF
Thu, Nov 13, 2025, 3:14 PM
The Patriots elevated Johnson from their practice squad ahead of Thursday night's game against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Per Lazar, this is Johnson's final elevation, so after Week 11 the running back would need to be signed to the Patriots' 53-man roster in order to suit up for game action. On Thursday, he'll provide the team with backfield depth behind TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings (knee), assuming the latter is active. Meanwhile, Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) is slated to miss his third straight contest. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Cleared to play, set for key role
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:42 PM
Henderson (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets, while Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) is ruled out and Terrell Jennings (knee) listed as questionable.
Analysis: Jennings actually took four carries before Henderson got his first touch in Sunday's 28-23 win over Tampa Bay, but Henderson rarely left the field after Jennings' early departure and eventually had two TD runs of more than 50 yards. It all sets up nicely for Henderson on Thursday, with potential to put up a strong fantasy score in a favorable matchup even if Jennings ends up playing and takes some of the power-rushing work. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Questionable for Thursday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:36 PM
Jennings (knee) is listed as questionable for Thursday night's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Per Karen Guregian of MassLive.com, Jennings -- who left Sunday's win over the Falcons after just five snaps -- suggested Monday that he'll "definitely be okay. It's just a little bruise," but his official 'questionable' designation makes his status worth tracking ahead of Thursday's 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff. With Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) still sidelined, Jennings -- if available -- would be next in line for carries behind TreVeyon Henderson versus New York. Meanwhile, D'Ernest Johnson and Jonathan Ward are candidates to be elevated from New England's practice squad ahead of the contest. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Won't play Thursday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:26 PM
Boutte (hamstring) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Boutte, who was inactive this past Sunday against the Falcons, will target a potential return to action Nov. 23 against the Bengals. In his continued absence, Mack Hollins (who logged 48 snaps and six catches for 106 yards on 10 targets versus Atlanta) and Stefon Diggs (36 snaps, five catches for 46 yards and a TD on eight targets against the Falcons) should once again see added opportunities Thursday, with Kyle Williams (34 snaps, one catch on two targets for a 72-yard TD in Week 10) and DeMario Douglas (13 snaps, two catches for 34 yards Sunday) also candidates to factor in. |
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Austin Hooper Austin Hooper Ruled out for Thursday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:25 PM
Hooper (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: Hooper unsurprisingly didn't practice on a short week after suffering a concussion during Sunday's win at Tampa Bay. The Patriots likely will elevate Thomas Oduokya or CJ Dippre from the practice squad before Thursday night, with Hooper's absence potentially also leaving a few more snaps for FB Jack Westover or New England's WRs. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Won't play Thursday
Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 3:19 PM
Stevenson (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Jets.
Analysis: With Stevenson slated to miss his third consecutive contest, TreVeyon Henderson is on track to continue to lead the Patriots' backfield Thursday night, on the heels of rushing 14 times for 147 yards and two TDs, while adding one catch for four yards in the team's Week 10 win over the Buccaneers. Meanwhile, Terrell Jennings (knee, questionable) -- if available -- would be next up for New England's carries versus New York, while D'Ernest Johnson and Jonathan Ward are candidates to be elevated from the team's practice squad to provide added backfield depth. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Remains limited Tuesday
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 4:58 PM
Jennings (knee) was a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: Jennings is still managing a knee issue after he carried four times for five yards on just five offensive snaps before being forced out of this past Sunday's 28-23 win over the Buccaneers. Though he did enough to garner a limited listing for the second day in a row, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com noted that Jennings was spotted working out on a side field during the media-access portion of the session, making it unclear whether the running back actually mixed into drills behind the scenes. Like Jennings, Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) was also listed as limited but was seen working out off to the side, so the availability of both backs for Thursday's game against the Jets. With Stevenson missing his second game in a row in Week 10 and Jennings exiting the contest early, rookie TreVeyon Henderson took full advantage of his season-high 84 percent snap share, as he amassed 150 yards and two touchdowns on 15 touches to perhaps earn himself a larger role moving forward once the New England backfield is back to full strength. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Deemed limited Tuesday
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 4:51 PM
Boutte (hamstring) was listed as a limited practice participant Tuesday.
Analysis: According to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, Boutte was spotted working out off to the side during the media-access portion of Tuesday's session, so it's unclear if he was able to mix into drills at some point after the Patriots closed practice. With the Patriots unlikely to hold anything more than a light walkthrough Wednesday, Boutte could have a tough time proving that the hamstring injury is behind him as he aims to gain clearance for Thursday's game against the Jets. While Boutte was sidelined for the Patriots' Week 10 win over the Buccaneers, rookie Kyle Williams benefited from the biggest boost in playing time among New England wideouts and made the most of his two targets on the afternoon, taking his lone reception to the house for a 72-yard touchdown in the first quarter. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Turns in limited practice
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 4:46 PM
The Patriots listed Stevenson (toe) as a limited participant in Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: Though Stevenson went down as a limited participant for the second day in a row, it's unclear how extensively he mixed into drills with his teammates during Tuesday's practice. According to Mark Daniels of MassLive.com, Stevenson and fellow running back Terrell Jennings (knee) were spotted working out off to the side during the portion of the session that was open to the media. Given that Stevenson's toe injury has already kept him out for two games, he may be hard-pressed to gain clearance on a short week, and even if he does suit up Thursday against the Jets, the Patriots could look to limit his snaps. TreVeyon Henderson (knee) turned in a full practice Tuesday and likely profiles as the preferred fantasy option among New England running backs for Week 11, especially after he accounted for 150 yards and two touchdowns on 15 touches in the Patriots' 28-23 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson In clear for Thursday night
Tue, Nov 11, 2025, 4:42 PM
Henderson (knee) was a full participant in Tuesday's practice.
Analysis: Estimated as a limited participant Monday on the Patriots' initial weekly practice report, Henderson took every rep in Tuesday's session to erase any concerns about his availability for Thursday's game against the Jets. The makeup of the New England backfield for Week 11 remains unclear, however, as Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and Terrell Jennings (knee) were listed as limited participants on the second straight day but were spotted mostly working off to the side during the media-access portion of Tuesday's session, per Mark Daniels of MassLive.com. The status of Stevenson in particular for Thursday's game will bear watching, as his potential absence for a third straight week could set the stage for Henderson to once again serve as New England's lead back. The rookie second-round pick turned in the best performance of his young career in this past Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, carrying 14 times for 147 yards and two touchdowns to go with a three-yard reception while playing a season-high 84 percent of the offensive snaps. |
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