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Tyquan Thornton  • WR  •  Patriots

Patriots Release Tyquan Thornton

The New England Patriots have released wide receiver Tyquan Thornton (personal), according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Thornton had missed Thursday's practice with a personal matter, but he returned in a full capacity on Friday. The former 50th overall pick was underwhelming in two-and-a-half seasons with the Patriots, catching just 39 passes for 385 yards and two touchdowns over 28 games. This year alone, he had just four catches for 47 yards. A divorce between Thornton and the Patriots seemed inevitable after the team looked to trade him earlier this month. Nothing came to fruition, and Thornton ended up being a healthy scratch for each of the last two weeks. Despite his underwhelming stats in New England, the 24-year-old still has the allure of draft capital less than three years removed from being a second-round pick. He should generate some interest in free agency.
19 hours ago   
Joey Slye  • K  •  Patriots

Joey Slye Merely A Streamer Versus Rams

New England Patriots kicker Joey Slye has low-end streaming appeal heading into Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams. For the most part, the veteran kicker has been inconsistent this season, posting double-digit fantasy points in three of his 10 contests so far. Last week featured one of his best outings of the year as he went 4-for-4 on field goals and also converted an extra point. It's hard to tell whether that trend will continue this week against the Rams, but as the Patriots look to stay competitive against Los Angeles, Slye is at least worth considering as a streamer. Fantasy managers should note that the Rams have allowed the 13th-most fantasy points per game to opposing kickers in 2024. Jason Sanders made all five of his kicks against the Rams last week, including a pair of field goals from beyond 50 yards.
Yesterday   
Kayshon Boutte  • WR  •  Patriots

Kayshon Boutte Creeping Closer To Fantasy Relevance Ahead Of Week 11

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has gradually become one of quarterback Drake Maye's most trusted weapons. He has commanded six targets in each of his last three games, and last week, he finished with an impressive four catches for 47 yards. The second-year LSU product still isn't a top recommendation for fantasy lineups, but he should at least continue to generate some buzz and is worth monitoring going forward. His next chance to turn heads is this Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams, who have allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to wide receivers. Boutte currently ranks as a low-end WR4.
Yesterday   
DeMario Douglas  • WR  •  Patriots

DeMario Douglas Worth Starting Thanks To High Volume

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas has emerged as one of quarterback Drake Maye's most dependable options on offense. As a result, Douglas generates enough volume to give himself legitimate WR3/FLEX appeal in full-PPR and even some half-PPR leagues. Over the last two weeks, Douglas has totaled 14 targets, 11 catches, and 85 yards all despite playing fewer than 50 percent of the offensive snaps last Sunday. This week, the Patriots face the Los Angeles Rams, whose defense has allowed the ninth-most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers. They're a little better against slot receivers (like Douglas) than perimeter receivers, but the Patriots' 23-year-old pass-catcher should be trusted as a WR3 in most fantasy leagues.
Yesterday   
Hunter Henry  • TE  •  Patriots

Hunter Henry Good To Go Against The Rams

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (foot) practiced in full on Friday and doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game versus the Los Angeles Rams. Henry began the week by practicing in a limited capacity because of a foot issue. But the Pats will have the veteran on the field for Week 11. He has had flashes of efficiency, compiling seven or more catches three times this season. However, outside of that, Henry has been relatively quiet. But with notable tight ends like Dalton Kincaid (knee) and Sam LaPorta (shoulder) sidelined, Henry could find a place in fantasy lineups in Week 11, even more so if George Kittle (hamstring) doesn't suit up.
Yesterday   
Rhamondre Stevenson  • RB  •  Patriots

Rhamondre Stevenson Faces Modest Rams Defense

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson ranks as a low-end fantasy RB2 heading into Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. While Stevenson has struggled with efficiency lately and has seen his fantasy value become largely dependent on touchdowns, the Patriots' lead back has firm control on his role and continues to be a high-volume option on offense. Just last week, he touched the ball 21 times, salvaging a fantasy-relevant performance despite failing to find the end zone. This week, he'll be in a decent position to contribute significant yardage, catch passes, and perhaps score a touchdown against a Rams defense allowing mediocre results to opposing running backs in 2024. Stevenson is a fringe top-24 fantasy running back at the moment.
Yesterday   
Drake Maye  • QB  •  Patriots

Drake Maye Has Top-12 Appeal Against Rams

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye should be viewed as a low-end fantasy QB1 heading into Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Rams. Through five games as the Patriots' starter, Maye has impressed, especially in terms of fantasy football performance. The No. 3 overall pick has scored at least one touchdown in each of his four complete games, including one game with two scores and another with three. Turnovers have been a concern for the rookie, but he makes up for them with impressive rushing production. Maye is averaging 44 rushing yards per start, headlined by an impressive 95 yards on the ground back in Week 9. The Rams have been modest against opposing fantasy quarterbacks this season, leaving Maye in a decent position to fulfill his top-12 quarterback projection.
Yesterday   
Kendrick Bourne  • WR  •  Patriots

Kendrick Bourne Expected To Play In Week 11

New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said that wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is expected to play in Week 11 against the visiting Los Angeles Rams. The Patriots have prioritized playing time for their younger players of late, but Bourne should be on the field this Sunday. The 29-year-old was active in the Week 10 win over the Chicago Bears but didn't play a single snap on offense after catching four passes for 41 yards the previous week in the loss to the Tennessee Titans. Bourne should be more involved on offense this weekend, but it doesn't mean that he's going to suddenly be on the fantasy radar. DeMario Douglas and Kayson Boutte will still likely be quarterback Drake Maye's favorite targets, with Bourne competing for targets alongside K.J. Osborn and rookie Ja'Lynn Polk as well. Bourne got a late start to the year due to injury and has just eight catches for 70 yards in five games.
Yesterday   
Hunter Henry  • TE  •  Patriots

Hunter Henry Upgraded To Full On Thursday

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (foot) was upgraded to a full participant during Thursday's practice session. Henry was limited to open the week, but the veteran tight end appears to be fine now. Fantasy managers shouldn't be worried about his status for this weekend after Henry got in a full practice session here. He figures to be ready to play against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Henry is looking to bounce back after posting a dud against the Chicago Bears last week. The 29-year-old has looked solid as the safety blanket for rookie quarterback Drake Maye.
2 days ago   
Christian Barmore  • DT  •  Patriots

Pats’ Christian Barmore To Practice Thursday

New England Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore (blood clots) is likely to practice for the first time since the diagnosis on Thursday, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. The star tackle has not played at all this season after posting a career-best 8.5 sacks and 64 tackles in 2023. The 2021 second-round pick earned a four-year extension from New England earlier this year that made him the highest-paid defensive player in team history. For now, Barmore remains on the non-football illness list, but practicing once again would be an encouraging step that puts him on track to return.
2 days ago   
Hunter Henry  • TE  •  Patriots

Hunter Henry Limited On Wednesday

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Henry has been a productive tight end in 2024, especially with rookie quarterback Drake Maye. Until Week 10, Henry had scored at least 9.5 fantasy points in four straight games. Maye looks to Henry as a safety valve, and Henry is delivering for both the Patriots and fantasy managers. While Henry has only scored one touchdown in 2024, he is on pace for a career-high 728 receiving yards. That is impressive considering how lackluster the Patriots' passing offense is. Still, Maye has proven himself capable of delivering the ball to his top options. Henry's appearance on the injury report this week is notable. However, considering he played 89% of the snaps in Week 10, this is likely a maintenance/rest day for the ninth-year pro. As long as Henry keeps up his activity in practice this week, he should be good to go on Sunday.
3 days ago   
Joey Slye  • K  •  Patriots

Joey Slye Drills Four Field Goals In Win

New England Patriots kicker Joey Slye went 4-for-4 on field goals and also converted his lone extra-point attempt during Sunday's Week 10 win over the Chicago Bears. Slye was responsible for more than two-thirds of New England's scoring in the victory. He converted kicks from 25, 30, 33, and 37 yards in the effort. The 28-year-old had been quiet over the last handful of weeks, but he bounced back in a huge way in Chicago. Still, he needs to be more consistent before fantasy managers can trust him in their lineups. His next chance to do so will come in Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams.
6 days ago   
Hunter Henry  • TE  •  Patriots

Hunter Henry Held To Single Catch Sunday

New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry converted four targets into just one reception for 14 yards during Sunday's Week 10 win over the Chicago Bears. Henry had caught 23 passes for 234 yards and one touchdown over the previous four weeks, so his quiet showing in Chicago was not only disappointing but also surprising for many fantasy managers. Heading into Week 11 against the Los Angeles Rams, Henry is a TE2 with TE1 upside.
6 days ago   
Kayshon Boutte  • WR  •  Patriots

Kayshon Boutte Bounces Back With Productive Week 10 Outing

New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte caught four of his six targets for 47 yards during Sunday's Week 10 win over the Chicago Bears. The second-year receiver has blossomed into one of New England's top playmaking receivers, commanding 18 targets over his last three games and averaging 15.5 yards per catch since Week 4. Fantasy managers can't quite depend on him in fantasy football yet, but he's worth monitoring after playing 97 percent of snaps and catching four passes (both career-highs) on Sunday. Next up, he'll face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11.
6 days ago   
DeMario Douglas  • WR  •  Patriots

DeMario Douglas Remains Productive In Week 10 Win

New England Patriots wide receiver DeMario Douglas caught four of his five targets for 50 yards during Sunday's Week 10 win over the Chicago Bears. Despite a tough matchup versus a Bears defense that defends slot receivers quite well, Douglas was able to be productive, registering four-plus catches for the fourth time in the last six weeks. He continues to showcase a strong rapport with Drake Maye and should be treated as a low-end WR3 heading into a battle with the Los Angeles Rams next weekend.
6 days ago   
Drake Maye  • QB  •  Patriots

Drake Maye Quiet In Win Sunday

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye completed 15 of 25 passes for 184 yards, one touchdown, and one interception during Sunday's Week 10 win over the Chicago Bears. He also rushed for 24 yards on four attempts. Notably, Maye played better than fellow rookie quarterback Caleb Williams in their head-to-head matchup on Sunday. The No. 3 overall pick did turn the football over for the fourth time in five starts, but he also led five scoring drives and completed passes to seven different teammates. He remains a fringe top-12 fantasy quarterback heading into next week's matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
6 days ago   
Rhamondre Stevenson  • RB  •  Patriots

Rhamondre Stevenson Registers 21 Touches Sunday

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 74 yards on 20 carries during Sunday's Week 10 win over the Chicago Bears. He also turned his lone target into a three-yard reception. Although Stevenson saw heavy volume and modest efficiency, his fantasy showing was somewhat disappointing given that he caught only one pass and failed to score a touchdown. This was quite the change for Stevenson, who had tallied four touchdowns over his last two games. Moving forward, Stevenson remains in the low-end RB2 conversation. He'll face the Los Angeles Rams at home next weekend.
6 days ago   
Kendrick Bourne  • WR  •  Patriots

Kendrick Bourne Falling Down The Depth Chart

The Boston Herald's Andrew Callahan reports that New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne was informed on Saturday that he may not play on Sunday in Week 10 against the Chicago Bears as the coaching staff prioritizes playing time for their younger players, according to a source. Bourne had played 78 percent of the team's offensive snaps the last two games, but he was the only receiver not to see the field through the first five offensive drives, and he finished the 19-3 victory with no targets. In last week's overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans, Bourne had his best game of the season, catching four of six targets for 41 yards. The 29-year-old got a late start to the season due to injury and just hasn't regained any fantasy relevance in an offense that has struggled under both quarterbacks Drake Maye and Jacoby Brissett.
6 days ago   
Rhamondre Stevenson  • RB  •  Patriots

Rhamondre Stevenson Looks To Extend Terrific Scoring Streak

New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been one of the NFL's most productive running backs in terms of scoring touchdowns lately. He has found the end zone four times over the last two games. Despite his clear productivity around the goal line, Stevenson has struggled in other areas, including efficiency. He has just 2.1 yards per carry over his last two games. In total over the last two weeks, he has 30 carries for 64 yards on the ground, eight catches for 55 yards through the air, and four touchdowns. He'll look to keep his scoring streak going this week against the Chicago Bears, who have allowed the 13th-most rushing yards and 10th-most rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs this year. Given that Chicago has a strong secondary, we could see the Patriots lean on the run this week, even if they're playing from behind. With decent volume, Stevenson could be a solid low-end RB2, but he'll still need to show good efficiency, scoring tendencies, and pass-catching work.
7 days ago   
Drake Maye  • QB  •  Patriots

Drake Maye Appealing Versus Bears Despite Turnover Tendencies

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has struggled with ball security lately, totaling four interceptions and two lost fumbles during his three full games under center. Despite turnover issues, Maye has maintained his role among the top 12 fantasy quarterbacks, throwing for six touchdown passes and rushing for 209 yards so far this year. This week, he faces the Bears, whose secondary has been quite impressive in 2024. Chicago has allowed the fewest passing touchdowns and the fewest fantasy points to opposing quarterbacks. Nevertheless, Maye's rushing upside and touchdown tendencies make up for his tough matchup and poor ball security. He remains a low-end fantasy QB1 versus Chicago.
Nov 9   
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