Isaiah Wynn Fantasy

The New England Patriots placed offensive linemen Isaiah Wynn and Michael Onwenu on the Reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday. Both players will need two negative tests this week to have a chance at suiting up in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. Wynn is the team's starting left tackle, while Onwenu is the starting left guard, so New England's left side of the offensive line could be compromised this weekend. However, it may not matter as much on Sunday against the Texans and a defense that has just seven sacks through four games, which is tied for 23rd in the NFL. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones isn't exactly a QB1 streamer against Houston, but he has some upside as a QB2 after he went toe-to-toe with Tom Brady last Sunday night.

Oct. 5th • 8:20 PM

The New England Patriots will place starting left tackle Isaiah Wynn (knee) on Injured Reserve on Saturday, according to a league source. The Patriots will be without him for at least the next three games as a result. Wynn injured his knee late in the fourth quarter of the Week 11 loss to the Texans. It could be a devastating blow to an offensive line that has been one of the team's best units this year. Four-year veteran Jermaine Eluemunor, rookie Justin Herron or left guard Joe Thuney could replace Wynn on quarterback Cam Newton's blind side. Nose tackle Carl Davis (concussion) and running back Rex Burkhead (knee) are also going on IR, with Burkhead done for the year. Wynn's injury will be a slight downgrade to Newton moving forward, but he's still in the low-end QB1 picture this weekend against the Cardinals.

Nov. 28th • 3:02 PM

The New England Patriots officially activated left tackle Isaiah Wynn (toe) from the Injured Reserve on Tuesday, according to a source. Wide receiver Gunner Olszewski (ankle, hamstring) was placed on Injured Reserve in a corresponding move. Wynn is set to return for Week 12 against the Cowboys, which will be a big boost for New England's struggling offensive line. While Wynn won't be a guaranteed upgrade on Marshall Newhouse, it's a good sign after the Patriots afforded Tom Brady little time to throw in the Week 11 win over the Eagles. Dallas' defensive front will be another tough test, so hopefully Wynn will give Brady better protection on his blind side.

Nov. 19th • 4:26 PM