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Patriots | Doubs held to 1 catch for 16 yards in win over Raiders Sun Oct 11, 04:10 PM
New England Patriots WR Romeo Doubs caught 1 pass for 16 yards on 3 targets in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 10.5 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 2.1.
| Footballguys view: Doubs scored twice last week, but somehow was barely involved on an afternoon that saw the Patriots score 45 points. Drake Maye is playing so well that you have to consider keeping Doubs in as a WR3/Flex against the Jets suspect pass defense next week, but once AJ Brown is back, Doubs might not be worth a roster spot in typical leagues. He's not an essential hold in short bench leagues after the scramble to pick him up coming into this game. |
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New England Patriots WR Demario Douglas caught 4 passes for 65 yards and two touchdowns on 5 targets in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 5.9 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.5.
| Footballguys view: Douglas had a long touchdown on a busted coverage to open the scoring and he closed the scoring with a short touchdown to get the Patriots offense into the 40s on an ideal day for them. He's not more than a what-the-heck flex off of the waiver wire against the Jets next week, but Douglas's ability to make plays as a complementary receiver will help Drake Maye's value until AJ Brown is ready to return in a few weeks. |
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New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 26 of 34 passes for 374 yards with 4 touchdowns and added 7 times for 25 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 45-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He was projected for 18.4 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 39.5.
| Footballguys view: Two weeks after there were reports that Maye had lost his confidence, he was nearly flawless against a Raiders defense that frustrated him in a 20-13 season opening loss last year. Maye is back to being a high ceiling QB1 play heading into a matchup at home against the Jets. |
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Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson was ruled out during Sunday's game against the Raiders. Henderson had walked to the locker room for further evaluation and was listed as questionable to return with an ankle injury before being officially ruled out.
| Footballguys view: Henderson finishes with four carries for 22 rushing yards and one catch for 16 yards when he came in as the healthier of the two Patriots backs. Rhamondre Stevenson will be a strong RB2 play for as long as Henderson is out. Corey Kiner is the #3 back, but he fumbled in this game, so he's no threat to Stevenson. |
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Patriots WR A.J. Brown, on injured reserve with a high-ankle sprain suffered in the season opener in Seattle, is eligible to return in Week 6.
| Footballguys view: Brown has been spotted in the Patriots locker room this week as the team prepares to ramp him up to speed. The Patriots could get him back next week vs. the Jets, but with a Thursday Night Football game in Chicago the following week, the team might wait until Week 7 to avoid playing two games in five days. Stay tuned. |
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The Patriots placed WR Mack Hollins (calf) on injured reserve on Saturday, meaning he will miss at least four games. Hollins, the team's current leading receiver, suffered an apparent non-contact calf injury running a route in the third quarter of last Sunday's win over the Bills. WR Efton Chism III replaced Hollins in the second half of that game, catching a 19-yard pass and the game-winning touchdown, and will likely get the bulk of the work as the third receiver alongside Romeo Doubs and DeMario Douglas, with Kyle Williams mixing in.
| Footballguys view: Chism is not Cooper Kupp, but like Kupp, he has run-after-the-catch ability and played collegiately at Eastern Washington (on that red turf). He's a receiver who can be trusted to move the chains because of his reliable hands and ability to wiggle for extra yards. We like Chism as a 'what the heck' flex in his current role. |
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Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson said Friday he is "ready to go" for Sunday's game against the Raiders. Explaining what happened late in Sunday's win over the Bills, Stevenson said: "I just got rolled up on. Just a little scare." Stevenson (knee) was limited at practice on Thursday.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson could be limited in this matchup, as he was limited in practice all week. Usage could shift slightly toward TreVeyon Henderson, who moves into the top 24 and has more upside in this matchup than he would alongside a healthy Stevenson. Stevenson can still be relied on as an RB3, but the health of both backs flips their typical spots in weekly rankings. |
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Patriots WR Mack Hollins has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 5 game against the Raiders. Hollins, who has a calf injury, did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.
| Footballguys view: No surprise here, as Hollins hasn't practiced all week. With him out, Romeo Doubs is the only receiver you can really trust in fantasy lineups, and he'll be a quality WR3. Expect a run-heavy game plan and some extra usage for Hunter Henry. But as more Patriots receivers get injured, the depth of viable fantasy options is quickly disappearing. |
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Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (knee) was spotted at practice "once again" on Friday. Stevenson was limited in practice on Wednesday and Thursday while dealing with the knee injury.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson practiced on Wednesday and Thursday, but both were logged as limited participations. He seems on track to play, but he's officially questionable after a third straight limited practice. |
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Patriots WR Mack Hollins (calf) was not on the field for Thursday's practice, after also not practicing on Wednesday. With WR A.J. Brown still on injured reserve, WR DeMario 'Pop' Douglas led a shorthanded receiver group at practice.
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Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (knee), in shoulder pads and a practice jersey, left the locker room as players prepared for practice on Thursday, Mike Reiss reported. His level of participation will be known later in the day. Stevenson was limited in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Stevenson was limited on Thursday, but it seems like he's on track to play against the Raiders in Week 5. Even though he's not 100 percent, if Stevenson plays we like him in the RB2/flex range for Fantasy GMs in PPR formats. |
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Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson (undisclosed) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
| Footballguys view: Patriots HC Mike Vrabel did say there's a chance Stevenson plays in Week 5 after getting injured late in Week 4. If Stevenson can't play, TreVeyon Henderson would be in line for a large workload. |
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Patriots WR A.J. Brown spent notable time in the locker room during media access on Wednesday, showing no limp and "a big smile on his face." Brown is eligible to come off injured reserve next week.
| Footballguys view: Initial reporting on his high ankle sprain suggested a recovery of six or more weeks, and Wednesday marked four weeks since the injury. The Patriots offense was sparked by QB Drake Maye (it helped for him to use his legs to attack), and things could continue to trend up for the unit when Brown is back on the field. |
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Patriots WR Mack Hollins, who suffered a non-contact calf injury in the third quarter of Sunday's 29-26 win over the Bills and never returned, was the only player unable to finish the game whose status is now in question, which head coach Mike Vrabel also said on Monday.
| Footballguys view: If Hollins is limited or unavailable this week, second-year WR Efton Chism III is expected to see extended reps in practice and on game day against the Raiders; Chism had two big catches on the game-winning drive against Buffalo, including a 23-yard touchdown. We'll continue to watch for more. |
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New England Patriots QB Drake Maye completed 22 of 37 passes for 269 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception, ran 8 times for 54 yards and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 16.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 25.2.
| Footballguys view: Maye was sacked and lost a fumble and also had Romeo Doubs juggle a ball and turn it into an interception in the first half, but he never got discouraged in a performance that could turn the season around for him. The Bills pass defense has been generous and we should expect the Rams to have a big Monday performance against them. Maye is back in starting consideration against a resurgent Raiders defense in Week 5. |
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New England Patriots WR Romeo Doubs caught 6 passes for 58 yards and two touchdowns on 9 targets in Sunday's 29-26 win over the Buffalo Bills. He was projected for 8.0 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 20.8.
| Footballguys view: Doubs appeared to finally get on the same page with Drake Maye in this game. He had a gorgeous one-handed touchdown catch and should be the top target in Week 5 against the Raiders with Mack Hollins leaving this game due to a calf injury. Doubs was likely dropped after his slow start, but should be added across leagues after coming through in this huge game for his team and quarterback. |
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Patriots WR Mack Hollins was injured in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Bills with 10:13 left. He did not return.
| Footballguys view: Hollins caught three of his four targets from Drake Maye for 53 yards before exiting. The Patriots passing game should be concentrated on Romeo Doubs and Hunter Henry against the Raiders next week after Drake Maye's season did a 180 in Buffalo. |
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New England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson ran 8 times for 23 yards and also caught 1 pass for 6 yards on 1 target in Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was projected for 10.7 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.4.
| Footballguys view: One week after the Patriots appeared to commit to Henderson, they backed off of his Week 2 usage and went with Rhamondre Stevenson early in the second half. Of course it was to no avail as the Patriots offense was stuck in a ditch on the side of the road in this game. Henderson is just a what-the-heck flex in Week 4 at Buffalo as the Patriots try to figure out what they can get working on offense without A.J. Brown. |
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Patriots QB Drake Maye committed three turnovers, a first-half fumble while starting to throw and two later interceptions, in Sunday's 35-6 loss to the Jaguars. The Jaguars scored two touchdowns off those turnovers, Maye was sacked three times, and QB Tommy DeVito replaced him once the game was in hand.
| Footballguys view: Maye forced the ball in the red zone to give Travis Hunter his first career interception and was pressing all day with the running game not giving him any help against the Jaguars. This offense isn't innovative, and without A.J. Brown, Maye is outgunned against good defenses. The Bills are up in Week 4, and while their defense is flawed, Maye will have to play a lot better to keep up with Josh Allen. |
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New England Patriots RB Rhamondre Stevenson ran 6 times for 43 yards, also caught 1 pass for 3 yards on 2 targets and lost 1 fumble in Sunday's 20-3 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was projected for 12.8 fantasy points (half-PPR) and finished with 3.1.
| Footballguys view: Last year Stevenson's fumbles against Pittsburgh were seen as a potential opening for a changing of the guard to TreVeyon Henderson. Stevenson fumbled again vs. Pittsburgh this year, and Henderson did take over most of the carries after that. Henderson wasn't that much more effective than Stevenson on most of his carries, but he broke a 39-yard touchdown and that could keep him in an expanded role over Stevenson next week at Jacksonville. |
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Patriots.com reports that RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is off the injury report and is expected to play in New England's Week 2 home opener against the Steelers on Sunday.
| Footballguys view: After practicing in full all week, TreVeyon Henderson will make his 2026 debut in Week 2 in a home matchup against the Steelers. Henderson took a backseat to Rhamondre Stevenson late in his rookie season, but it's still unclear how he'll be used in Year 2. Managers with running back depth who can afford a wait-and-see approach with Henderson should, but desperate managers can plug him in and hope he hits a home run in what's expected to be a limited role. We have Henderson ranked as a high-end RB4 this week, meaning he's more likely to be on your bench than in your lineup. |
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New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel said in his Wednesday press conference that TreVeyon Henderson should do more at practice on Wednesday as he continues to recover from an ankle injury.
| Footballguys view: Henderson is practicing in full on Wednesday. His ability to flip the field makes him a threat to score anytime he touches the ball. Rhamondre Stevenson is the lead back, but Henderson should get work as a change-of-pace back (at least). He's got weekly flex appeal with that role. |
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RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and C/G Ben Brown (knee) will return to practice today, per Mike Vrabel.
| Footballguys view: Henderson missed last Wednesday's season-opening loss to the Seahawks, but he's now had an additional four days to recover and appears to have a good chance to make his 2026 debut Sunday against the Steelers. As CBSSports.com notes, Rhamondre Stevenson wasn't dynamic, but compiled his way to an RB16 (though Sunday night) finish. But Henderson's return would add something to this offense. |
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Ian Rapoport reports that Patriots WR AJ Brown is expected to miss six weeks with his high ankle sprain.
| Footballguys view: Since Brown is on injured reserve, he was going to miss four weeks regardless, but this reset expectations to allow for more time before we should expect him to return. Mack Hollins and Hunter Henry become potential waiver adds with Brown out going into a matchup against the Steelers. |
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According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the Patriots are placing wide receiver A.J. Brown on injured reserve due to his high ankle sprain, sidelining him for a minimum of four games.
| Footballguys view: This will keep him out for at least the next four weeks. He'll have a chance to return in Week 6, although there is already some speculation that he could miss more than the minimum of four games that an IR designation requires. Brown looked sharp in his Patriots debut, being an underthrown Drake Maye throw away from what could have been a big touchdown. High-ankle sprains are notorious for lingering and zapping players' explosion. When he returns, he may need a ramp-up period. This injury pushes Brown from the WR1 he was drafted to be into the rest-of-season WR3 range. |
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Sources tell NFL insider Jordan Schultz that the internal belief with the Patriots is that star WR A.J. Brown could miss 3-6 weeks with his ankle injury. There are discussions about whether a short-term IR stint will be required.
| Footballguys view: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting a four-week timetable, so it's reasonable to believe a lengthy absence is coming. Proactive Brown owners should consider making a move on New England second-year man Kyle Williams as a possible X-factor here. Williams has the speed and talent to rise with more opportunities. DeMario Douglas should also be rostered if he's not already. Romeo Doubs, Mack Hollins, and Hunter Henry are all candidates for a bump in targets any given week, but none of them are going to deliver Brown-level production. |
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New England Patriots HC Mike Vrabel had no update to offer on the ankle injury A.J. Brown suffered against the Seattle Seahawks in his postgame press conference. Still, a report from NFL Media on Thursday says that the initial belief is that Brown suffered a high-ankle sprain.
| Footballguys view: Brown is set for an MRI on Thursday to determine the extent of the damage and create a sense of when he might be able to return to action. There's no timetable at this time, but the Patriots' passing attack sure did struggle in the season opener. |
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Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown left Wednesday night's 13-10 loss to the Seahawks early in the third quarter with a right ankle injury and did not return.
| Footballguys view: Brown, in his Patriots debut, remained down following a third-down incomplete pass in which quarterback Drake Maye was throwing in his direction with Seahawks cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett in tight coverage. Pritchett's right knee appeared to land on Brown's ankle with the force of his body weight. Brown grabbed for the back of his right leg as he sat up. According to Boston Herald staffer Andrew Callahan, Brown walked out of the Patriots locker room wearing a boot on his right foot after the game. Expect more testing when the Patriots get home. |
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The Patriots ruled out RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) and C Ben Brown (knee) after sitting out all three practices.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots could use a practice-squad elevation on RB Lan Larison or Hassan Haskins (practice squad elevations will be announced Wednesday). Meanwhile, Rhamondre Stevenson, who assumed a lead-back role down the stretch and for the Patriots' playoff run, will continue in that role. It's a tough matchup, but Stevenson should get enough volume to support RB2-level production. |
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As first reported by NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Patriots and All-Pro CB Christian Gonzalez have agreed to a four-year, $135 million contract extension with $102 million guaranteed.
| Footballguys view: The Patriots' first-round draft pick in 2023, Gonzalez has been one of the NFL's top cornerbacks since entering the league. As a result, the 24-year-old was looking to become the league's highest-paid player at his position. Mission accomplished. The deal makes Gonzalez, who earned Pro Bowl honors last season, the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history. |
The Patriots injury report shows interior OL Ben Brown (knee) downgraded to out because he didn't travel, but TreVeyon Henderson did travel, though he was a non-participant.
| Footballguys view: Although he's making the trip, Henderson hasn't practiced since Aug. 24. Henderson is not expected to play. Still, we'll continue to monitor his status and remind you that Rhamondre Stevenson is all but certain to handle the bulk of the workload in Seattle. |
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No TreVeyon Henderson or Ben Brown at Patriots practice Monday. They missed every practice leading up to this Week 1 matchup.
| Footballguys view: Things have taken a definite turn for Henderson, who hasn't practiced since he injured his ankle on Aug. 24. Fantasy investors should be planning on him being absent in Seattle on Wednesday night, with Rhamondre Stevenson handling the bulk of the workload. Worth noting: Boston Herald staffer Andrew Callahan believes the Patriots will use an up-tempo offense and that Stevenson's skills as both a runner and in pass protection will be vital. |
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Mike Vrabel asked about TreVeyon Henderson's status for Wednesday's game in Seattle: "We'll see how he feels today. We'll see if he can do anything. He's working extremely hard to come back."
| Footballguys view: Henderson hasn't practiced since sustaining an ankle injury on Aug. 24. As a result, fantasy GMs have been preparing for more Rhamondre Stevenson to begin the regular season. ESPN's Mike Reiss expects the team to call up Hassan Haskins or Lan Larison from the practice squad to help Corey Kiner (who they just acquired from the Cardinals for a seventh-round pick) back up Stevenson this week. While he faces a tough matchup in Seattle, Stevenson is a viable starting option for your team, assuming Henderson is indeed sidelined. |
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Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson missed practice again on Sunday, September 6. Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports that New England RB Rhamondre Stevenson "would have been the clear-cut starter" even if TreVeyon Henderson's status for Wednesday's season opener was not in doubt.
| Footballguys view: Reiss is one of the most trusted beat writers, so we believe him. He cited the 46-25 snap split from the season opener last year when making the above statement. Reiss expects the team to call up Hassan Haskins or Lan Larison from the practice squad to help Corey Kiner (who they just acquired from the Cardinals for a seventh-round pick) back up Stevenson vs. the Seahawks. You might not have drafted Stevenson to be a starter for your fantasy team considering how late he was falling (rounds past Henderson) in early drafts, but he should be in lineups nonetheless. |
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RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is not present for the media-access portion of Saturday's practice. He hasn't practiced since sustaining the injury on Aug. 24. The Patriots will submit their first injury report of the season later Saturday.
| Footballguys view: Fantasy GMs have been preparing for more Rhamondre Stevenson to begin the regular season if Henderson can't go. The Patriots play on Wednesday night against the Seahawks in the season opener, and without practicing on Saturday it doesn't look good for Henderson. He hasn't practiced with the team since suffering the ankle injury late in August. |
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Per multiple reports from Patriots practice on Thursday, running back TreVeyon Henderson remained off the field. Henderson has not practiced since hurting his ankle during practice on August 24.
| Footballguys view: With only three practices remaining before their Week 1 opener against the Seahawks, Henderson is trending in the wrong direction. Even though reporters have suggested that Henderson will be ready for Week 1, we need to see his practice status next week before sharing that same confidence. Rhamondre Stevenson could be in for a big workload next Wednesday night. |
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Free-agent RB Lan Larison (Patriots), RB Hassan Haskins (Patriots), WR Kyle Dixon (Patriots) and WR Cameron Dorner (Patriots) were signed to the New England Patriots practice squad Monday, Aug. 31.
Link to storyNew England Patriots OT Marcus Bryant (ankle) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Sunday, Aug. 30. The team also placed LB Harold Landry (knee) on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list and S Brenden Schooler (undisclosed) on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list.
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New England Patriots RB JaMycal Hasty, RB Lan Larison, RB Jam Miller, WR Tejhaun Palmer and TE Jack Westover were released Sunday, Aug. 30.
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Minnesota Vikings OT Walter Rouse was acquired by the New England Patriots Sunday, Aug. 30, in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round draft choice. The Patriots will also receive a 2027 seventh-round pick in the trade.
Link to storyNew England Patriots S Brenden Schooler (undisclosed) will start the regular season on the Reserve/Non-Football Injury list, according to a source.
Link to storyNew England Patriots RB Hassan Haskins was waived Saturday, Aug. 29.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Nick DeGennaro was waived Saturday, Aug. 29, according to a source.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Cameron Dorner was waived Saturday, Aug. 29, according to a source.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Kyle Dixon was waived Saturday, Aug. 29. He will likely be a candidate for the practice squad if he clears waivers.
Link to storyArizona Cardinals RB Corey Kiner was acquired by the New England Patriots Saturday, Aug. 29, in exchange for a 2028 seventh-round draft choice.
| Footballguys view: Kiner joins the Patriots as the no.3 back behind TreVeyon Henderson and Rhamondre Stevenson. Undrafted out of Cincinnati in 2025, Kiner is a compact runner who thrives between the tackles because of his contact balance. He may not be a three-down player (receiving ability and pass protection are a work in progress), but in super deep dynasty leagues, we'll continue to monitor his pro career. |
New England Patriots TE CJ Dippre was waived Saturday, Aug. 29.
Link to storyNew England Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) is expected to be ready for Week 1 despite suffering an ankle injury earlier this week, according to a source.
| Footballguys view: Rhamondre Stevenson should be going well ahead of Henderson, who hasn't moved up from the place he ended the season at on the depth chart. This injury scare isn't a big reason why, but it is a reminder. |
New England Patriots LB Namdi Obiazor logged 12 tackles, including five solo, against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Aug. 27.
Link to storyNew England Patriots WR Kyle Dixon had a game-high eight receptions for 71 yards against the Cleveland Browns on Thursday, Aug. 27.
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