JANUARY 9, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
BRANDON BOLDEN
31 YDS •
4 ATT •
1 TD
31 YDS
4 ATT
1 TD
Brandon Bolden rushes for a 15-yard touchdown Patriots running back Brandon Bolden rushes for a 15-yard touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.
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JANUARY 8, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
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JANUARY 6, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
Catches two passes in Week 17 Bolden logged 18 of a possible 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 50-10 win over the Jaguars, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact While working in a change-of-pace role behind Damien Harris (hamstring) and Rhamondre Stevenson, Bolden carried just once for four yards and caught two of his three targets for 21 yards. As this weekend's game against the Dolphins approaches, Bolden profiles as fantasy dart in PPR formats, given his lack of steady volume of late.
JANUARY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Week 17 Bolden (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Impact Bolden logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, but he's good to go for Sunday's contest and in line to handle his usual change-of-pace role, with Damien Harris (hamstring/questionable) -- assuming he's active -- and Rhamondre Stevenson in line to handle the bulk of the Patriots' early down work in Week 17.
JANUARY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Limited again in practice Bolden (knee) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Impact Lead back Damien Harris (hamstring) was also limited for the second straight practice, but at this stage, neither he nor Bolden look to be in danger of sitting out Sunday against the Jaguars while they manage their respective lingering injuries. Meanwhile, Rhamondre Stevenson (illness) returned from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, but he'll represent more of a threat to poach carries from Harris rather than challenging for Bolden's snaps on passing downs.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots' Brandon Bolden, who was diagnosed with a form of carcinoma in 2018, has been cancer free - The Boston Globe Bolden was diagnosed following New England’s loss to the Eagles in Super Bowl LII.
DECEMBER 31, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Brandon Bolden 12/30: "We practice for all situations, and we are all prepared to back each other up" Patriots running back Brandon Bolden addresses the media on Thursday, December 30th, 2021.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17
Keep an eye on the news with Jimmy Garoppolo in San FranciscoDECEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited practice Wednesday Bolden (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Impact Bolden has been managing a knee issue of late, but at this stage there's nothing to suggest that his Week 17 status is in danger. With Rhamondre Stevenson back from the reserve/COVID-19 list to share early-down work with Damien Harris (hamstring), Bolden is in line to continue to serve in a change-of-pace role Sunday against the Jaguars, assuming he's active.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Catches two passes Sunday Bolden logged 34 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 33-21 loss to the Bills, en route to carrying twice for four yards and catching two of his five targets for 20 yards,...
Impact With Rhamondre Stevenson (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Damien Harris predictably handled the bulk of the Patriots' early-down work Sunday, while Bolden served in a change-of-pace role. Regardless of Stevenson's Week 17 status, Bolden seems destined to log complementary work this coming weekend against the Jaguars, an arrangement carries modest fantasy utility in PPR formats.
DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Active for Week 16 Bolden (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.
Impact With Rhamondre Stevenson (illness) on the reserve/COVID-19 list, look for Damien Harris to handle the bulk of the Patriots' early-down work assuming no setbacks with his hamstring, while Bolden continues to work in a change-of-pace role that provides him with a degree of PPR utility in deeper fantasy formats. Meanwhile, J.J. Taylor is on hand in reserve.
DECEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable for Sunday Bolden (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills after practicing in a limited fashion this past week.
Impact Meanwhile, Rhamondre Stevenson (illness) has been ruled out by the team, while Damien Harris (hamstring) also is listed as questionable. As long as both are available this weekend, we'd expect Harris to handle the bulk of the Patriots' early-down work and Bolden to work in a change-of-pace role, with J.J. Taylor in reserve. Fortunately for those inclined to consider Bolden in Week 16 fantasy PPR lineups, New England kicks off against Buffalo at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday.
DECEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Limited again Thursday Bolden (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday.
Impact As did Damien Harris (hamstring), while Rhamondre Stevenson (illness) missed practice for the second straight day. So far, there's been nothing to suggest that Bolden is in danger of missing Sunday's game against the Bills, but an official 'questionable" Week 16 injury designation is plausible for the Patriots' change-of-pace back.
DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Bolden 12/20: "This is a team game. We all have to play for each other" Patriots running back Brandon Bolden addresses the media on Monday, December 20, 2021.
DECEMBER 20, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM
Effective as receiver Saturday Bolden carried the ball four times for three yards and caught three of five targets for 41 yards in Saturday's 27-17 loss to the Colts.
Impact With Damien Harris (hamstring) sidelined for the contest, Rhamondre Stevenson was the primary ball carrier for the Patriots, while Bolden did most of his damage as a pass catcher. The veteran back actually wound up leading the New England backfield in scrimmage yards, 44-40 over Stevenson. It's the first time Bolden has seen more than five touches in a game since Week 10, but his role will likely shrink again if Harris is back in the lineup for a Week 16 rematch with the Bills.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Suits up Saturday Bolden (knee) is listed as active for Saturday night's game against the Colts.
Impact With Damien Harris (hamstring) having been ruled out for the contest, look for Rhamondre Stevenson to log the bulk of the Patriots' early down work, while Bolden handles a change-pace-role and Devine Ozigbo provides the team with a depth RB option. In that context, Bolden -- who has notched 32 catches for 303 yards and a TD to go along with 30 carries for 169 yards in 13 games to date -- could see enough touches Saturday to help out those in PPR formats who are scrambling for a Week 15 lineup option.
DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable for Week 15 Bolden (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday night's game against the Colts.
Impact The same applies to Damien Harris (hamstring), with both players having practiced in a limited fashion this week. As long as the duo is made active for Saturday night's 8:20 p.m. ET contest, look for Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson to handle the bulk of the Patriots' Week 15 carries, while Bolden is a candidate for change-of-pace touches.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Why Brandon Bolden Is 'Inspiration' To Patriots Teammates, Coaches New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick showered veteran running back Brandon Bolden with compliments on Thursday.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • NESN.COM
Bill Belichick provided an lengthy answer on why the Patriots are 'very fortunate to have Brandon (Bolden)' Bill Belichick continues to like what Brandon Bolden brings to the table.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Limited at practice Tuesday Bolden (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant Tuesday.
Impact Coming off the Week 14 bye, Bolden continues to be hampered by a knee injury. Damien Harris (hamstring) was also limited, so of New England's trio of running backs, Rhamondre Stevenson is currently the only one healthy. However, there is still plenty of time for Bolden and Harris to be cleared for Saturday night's showdown with the Colts. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor all three players availability up until the 8:20 PM ET kickoff.
DECEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots are back on top of AFC, after short rebuild
Having watched the Patriots control the division for two decades, the Bills hoped that Tom Brady’s departure would clear the way for them to climb the AFC East standings and perhap...DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Handles four carries Bolden had four carries for 28 yards during Monday's 14-10 win over the Bills. He also secured his only target for seven yards.
Impact Bolden benefited from an unusual game script in extremely windy conditions, but he still worked behind both Damien Harris (hamstring) and Rhamondre Stevenson. Additionally, Bolden handled a season-high 86 percent of snaps on special teams. The Patriots will next take on the Colts on Dec. 18, after a Week 14 bye, at which point Bolden stands to have returned to his usual change-of-pace role.
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brandon Bolden 12/6: "It was a hard fought game" Patriots running back Brandon Bolden game addresses the media on Monday, December 6, 2021
DECEMBER 7, 2021 • PATRIOTS.COM
