Stephon Gilmore Fantasy

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (quadriceps), the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, suffered a partially torn quadriceps in the Week 15 loss to the Dolphins, according to sources. Gilmore will undergo season-ending surgery on Tuesday but should be able to take part in some of the offseason program. The good news is that there wasn't any structural damage to his knee. It's a tough way for the 30-year-old All-Pro to end the season, but the Patriots no longer have anything to play for after being eliminated from the postseason. It'll give Gilmore a head start on his rehab so that he can be 100 percent healthy for training camp next summer. The Patriots Defense takes a hit with Gilmore out for the last two games. They'll be one to fade against the Bills on Monday night in Week 16.

Dec. 21st • 2:40 PM

New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Stephon Gilmore (leg) is expected to miss the final two regular season games after suffering a leg injury that wasn't as serious as the team first believed it to be. However, with the Patriots officially eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Dolphins in Week 15, Gilmore will be shut down. Gilmore will have more tests on his thigh/quadriceps area on Monday. The 30-year-old shouldn't be looking at a long offseason rehab, so he should be healthy in plenty of time for offseason workouts next spring and training camp in the summer. Gilmore's absence the last two weeks of the season will make the Patriots Defense less attractive from a fantasy standpoint, especially in Week 16 against the high-octane offense of the division-rival Bills.

Dec. 21st • 11:59 AM

There is optimism that New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore (leg) is not as injured as it first appeared during Sunday's game versus Miami when he needed to be helped off the field. First believed to have been a knee injury, Gilmore actually sustained a non-contact leg injury which did not allow him to return. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year has been banged up in 2020, and with the Patriots having been eliminated from playoff contention in Week 15, they may opt to be cautious with their franchise cornerback moving forward. Gilmore is set to undergo tests on his leg Monday, so check back for further updates, as his absence would severely damper the Patriots Defense's intrigue over the final two weeks.

Dec. 20th • 6:01 PM