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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Limited in return to practice
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:52 PM
Hollins (abdomen) practiced in a limited fashion Thursday.
Analysis: The Patriots designated Hollins for return from injured reserve Thursday, after which he logged his first on-field work since Week 16 prep. He's missed the requisite four contests while on IR due to an abdominal injury, but it remains unclear if he has a chance to play in Sunday's AFC Championship Game in Denver. How Hollins is listed on Friday's practice report will reveal as much. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Has practice window opened
Thu, Jan 22, 2026, 4:05 PM
The Patriots designated Hollins (abdomen) for return from injured reserve Tuesday, per the NFL's transaction log.
Analysis: Hollins landed on IR after Week 16 due to an abdominal injury, and while coach Mike Vrabel told Evan Lazar of the team's official site that the wide receiver's practice window wouldn't open Wednesday, the official move occurred one day later. Hollins will have two chances to mix into drills this week ahead of Sunday's AFC Championship Game at Denver, but more realistically New England may have given him the all clear to practice with Super Bowl LX in mind, assuming it wins this weekend. |
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Terrell Jennings Terrell Jennings Clears concussion protocol
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 6:28 PM
Jennings (concussion) was a full participant at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Jennings has spent the Patriots' last six games on the injured reserve list after suffering a concussion back in Week 13 versus the Giants, but it now appears he may be on track to suit up for the AFC Championship. He's already back up to full speed at practice, so all that's left is for New England to officially make the call to activate him from IR prior to Sunday's contest at Denver. |
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Mack Hollins Mack Hollins Not ready to practice
Wed, Jan 21, 2026, 12:24 PM
Coach Mike Vrabel said that that the Patriots won't open Hollins' (abdomen) practice window Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Hollins was placed on IR back on Dec. 27, but at this stage the wideout isn't ready to return to practice as the Patriots begin their preparation for Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. For now, the team's available WRs are Stefon Diggs, Kayshon Boutte, Kyle Williams, DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism. In 15 regular-season games prior to suffering an abdomen injury, Hollins caught 46 of his 65 targets for 550 yards and two TDs. |
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Hunter Henry Hunter Henry One catch Sunday
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 9:51 AM
Henry caught one of his two targets for five yards in Sunday's 28-16 divisional-round win over the Texans.
Analysis: Though Henry logged a 72 percent snap share in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, the Patriots' top TE recorded his lowest production of the entire 2025 campaign (regular season and postseason included). Looking ahead, Henry profiles as a bounce-back candidate in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. Henry was held to one catch four times during the regular season, and in each instance he returned to a more prominent/productive role in his next outing. |
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Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Held without a catch Sunday
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 9:32 AM
Williams was on the field for 22 of 65 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-16 divisional-round win over the Texans, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports, but he failed to catch any of his three targets.
Analysis: Williams added one kickoff return for 22 yards. Looking ahead, the 2025 third-rounder remains a fantasy dart throw in Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos due to his limited volume in the Patriots' passing game. |
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DeMario Douglas DeMario Douglas TD catch opens scoring Sunday
Mon, Jan 19, 2026, 9:20 AM
Douglas caught both of his targets for 36 yards and a TD in Sunday's 28-16 divisional-round win over the Texans.
Analysis: Though Douglas finished fifth among New England WRs with 17 snaps on offense, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, he still managed to make a mark with a 28-yard score to give his team a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. As Sunday's AFC Championship Game against the Broncos approaches, Douglas continues to carry modest fantasy upside at best given that he hasn't seen more than three targets in a game since Week 9. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Hauls in TD against Texans
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 7:53 PM
Boutte caught three of five targets for 75 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
Analysis: The third-year wideout put the game out of reach in the fourth quarter, connecting with Drake Maye for a 32-yard score. Boutte led the Patriots in receiving yards on the day, and through two playoff games he's put together a strong 7-141-1 line on just nine targets. He'll look to keep rolling next weekend in the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. |
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Stefon Diggs Stefon Diggs Revenge TD on Sunday
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 7:48 PM
Diggs caught four of six targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
Analysis: Facing the team he played for in 2024, Diggs connected with Drake Maye on a seven-yard TD in the second quarter to give New England a 21-10 lead. The veteran wideout hasn't seen big volume through the Patriot's first two playoff contests, but he's turned 11 targets into a 6-56-1 line. Diggs will look to make an impact again next weekend in the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. |
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TreVeyon Henderson TreVeyon Henderson Quiet again in Sunday's win
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 7:43 PM
Henderson carried the ball 12 times for 25 yards and caught one of two targets for minus-2 yards in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
Analysis: The rookie running back's longest gain went for only six yards and he once again took a back seat to Rhamondre Stevenson, who led New England with 70 rushing yards. Henderson hasn't made much of an impact so far in the playoffs, putting together just 59 total scrimmage yards through the Patriots' first two games, but he's get another chance to produce a big play or two next weekend in the AFC Championship Game against the Broncos. |
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Rhamondre Stevenson Rhamondre Stevenson Leading rusher in Sunday's win
Sun, Jan 18, 2026, 7:32 PM
Stevenson carried the ball 16 times for 70 yards and caught all four of his targets for 11 yards in the Patriots' 28-16 win over the Texans in the divisional round.
Analysis: Despite leaving the game briefly due to an eye injury, Stevenson led New England in carries, plus rushing and scrimmage yards. The fifth-year RB has yet to get into the end zone in two playoff games, but he's still made an impact with 209 scrimmage yards. Stevenson should have a significant role in the offense again next weekend in Denver for the AFC Championship Game. |
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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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