Sleepers on the New England Patriots

Sleepers can catapult your fantasy team to a championship. Our staff searches for them on the Patriots.

Footballguys Staff's Sleepers on the New England Patriots Footballguys Staff Published 06/27/2025

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As we race toward August, Footballguys.com will examine one team per weekday with our quick-hitting Team Sleepers feature. These players might not be deep sleepers, but we will be highlighting players our staff thinks will surprise this year and outperform their average draft position (ADP).

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This is a weekday series that will stretch through August 1. If you like this and want another, come back the next workday. Another will be here.

Please note that our staff has identified the players listed below. The official Footballguys stance for every Patriot can be found on our projections page.

Sleepers on the New England Patriots

Reasons TE Hunter Henry Could Be a Sleeper

  • Craig Lakins: With the offense taking a step forward, its safest receiving option will benefit. 
  • Phil Alexander: His 97 targets ranked fifth among tight ends in 2024. Henry is Maye's most trusted target and should remain a reliable safety valve and red-zone option.
  • Jeff Blaylock: He was the team's top receiver and averaged five catches for 50 yards when he and Drake Maye were healthy. 
  • David Zacharias: A trusted veteran in a stable role, who may well exceed his mid-TE2 ranking operating as Drake Maye's favored short-area target.
  • Tipp Major: Henry makes a strong case; I know it's another tight end that won't produce consistently in fantasy. But look at the season coach McDaniels and Henry paired up for in 2021, where he had a career-high in touchdowns.
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