New England Patriots
New England Patriots fantasy outlook
The New England Patriots (AFC East) are 4-2 this season.
Week 7: at the Chicago Bears, Thu, Oct 22, 8:15 PM ET. Vegas expects Patriots to score about 23.8 points as a 3-point underdog.
On BFN Hot Picks this week: Drake Maye (QB #6, 24.2 projected PPR pts); Rhamondre Stevenson (RB #19, 11.1 projected PPR pts); Hunter Henry (TE #18, 8.6 projected PPR pts); Patriots D/ST (DST #19, 8.8 projected PPR pts).
Injury report (fantasy positions):
- Mack Hollins (WR) -- IR
- Reggie Gilliam (RB) -- IR
- Romeo Doubs (WR) -- IR
- Julian Hill (TE) -- IR
- Jeremiah Webb (WR) -- IR
- Behren Morton (QB) -- Out, Coach's Decision
- Tanner Arkin (TE) -- Out, Coach's Decision
- Myles Montgomery (RB) -- IR
Depth chart starters: QB: Drake Maye · RB: Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson · WR: A.J. Brown, DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism III · TE: Hunter Henry.
Advanced stats through week 6 (# = NFL rank; for defense, less allowed ranks higher):
| EPA/play | Success rate | Pass EPA | Rush EPA | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | +0.04 #11 | 45% #12 | +0.19 #7 | -0.18 #26 |
| Defense | -0.02 #18 | 43% #17 | +0.02 #13 | -0.07 #24 |
EPA = expected points added per play; success rate = share of plays that gained enough to stay on schedule. Data: nflverse play-by-play.
Latest Patriots news
- ‘They’re Getting Bullied’ — Patriots Legends Julian Edelman, Rob Gronkowski Give Sean McVay’s Rams The Blueprint To Climb Out of 2-4 Hole Pro Football Network · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Patriots vs. Jets snap counts: A.J. Brown sees a heavy workload in his return Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Fantasy Football Panic Meter: Broncos' offense, Patriots' backfield among biggest concerns going into Week 7 Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Patriots News: Vrabel – ’Everybody prepares as a starter’ Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Role change — adjust weekly rankings for everyone in that room.
- Week 7 NFL Power Rankings 2026: Patriots, Panthers, Browns Among Biggest Risers After Wins Pro Football Network · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- Position grades from the Patriots’ win over the Jets Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Results story; limited roster impact.
- NFL Week 7 picks and score predictions: Bears top Patriots in Thursday thriller, Chiefs edge Seahawks CBS Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Examining the roster ties between Patriots, Bears ahead of Week 7 Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Patriots injury analysis: O-line left in shambles after Jets game Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- The Bear’s Den: Both Bears and New England Patriots have injuries Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Patriots playoff picture: How beating the Jets impacts the AFC standings Yahoo Sports NFL · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- ‘He Wasn’t Blaming This on Anyone’ — Patriots WR A.J. Brown Earns Praise From Hall of Famer for Taking Accountability After Three Drops vs. Jets Pro Football Network · October 20, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- Monday practice report for Patriots Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: No direct fantasy action needed.
- OT Morgan Moses, WR A.J. Brown limited on Patriots' estimated report ProFootballTalk · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Opportunity opens for the next player up.
- Patriots vs. Bears Monday injury report: Ben Brown, Alijah Vera-Tucker among five sidelined Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Doubs lands on IR as Patriots lose WR just as Brown returns ESPN NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- What placing Romeo Doubs on IR means for the Patriots Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- Patriots WR injuries continue as Romeo Doubs is added to IR Yahoo Sports NFL · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Monitor status; backups gain value if he misses time.
- The Patriots placed WR Romeo Doubs on injured reserve with a shoulder injury and signed DB Elliott Davison to the 53-man roster from the practice squad. Ian Rapoport · October 19, 2026Fantasy impact: Adds competition; watch the first depth chart after this move.
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