Defense steps up as Patriots get back in playoff position
The Patriots’ 27-13 win over the Cardinals on Monday night will be remembered for Kyler Murray leaving with an injuryDECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KYLE DUGGER #23 - SAFETY - NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
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Patriots Postgame Show 12/12: Defense Steps Up In Win Over Cardinals, Kyle Dugger Interview Tune-in as we break down the New England Patriots 27-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals. Safety Kyle Dugger calls in to discuss the win and h...
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
Kyle Dugger on Patriots Postgame Show 12/12 Patriots safety Kyle Dugger calls in to the Patriots Postgame Show to discuss the win over the Cardinals and the play of the defense on Mond...
DECEMBER 13, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt
Mac Jones threw for 235 yards, Raekwon McMillan had a crucial fumble return for a touchdown and the New England Patriots earned a 27-13 win on Monday night over the Arizona Cardina...DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Dugger 12/10: "I know the importance of this game" Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger addresses the media on Saturday, December 10, 2022.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
Leading tackler in defeat Dugger tallied nine tackles (eight solo) during the Patriots' 33-26 loss to the Vikings on Thursday.
Impact Dugger recorded his first sack of the season during last week's win over the Jets, and he followed up the performance with a season-high nine tackles during New England's Thanksgiving Day loss. Over his first nine appearances of the season, he's racked up 43 tackles (29 solo), including a sack, along with an interception, a fumble recovery, a touchdown and three pass defenses.
NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots-Vikings pits Belichick vs. former player O'Connell
Minnesota coach Kevin O'Connell has his work cut out for him this week with the Vikings coming off a blowout loss to Dallas four days before their next game against New EnglandNOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First sack of season Dugger recorded seven tackles (four solo), one sack and one pass defense in Sunday's 10-3 win over the Jets.
Impact Dugger fell one short of his season high in stops and recorded his first sack -- an eight-yard loss on a first-and-10 play in the fourth quarter -- during his best statistical game of the season. Across eight appearances, the third-year safety has recorded 34 tackles, three pass defenses, one interception, one fumble recovery and one sack.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Dugger 11/21: "I know that we have room to grow" Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger addresses the media on Monday, November 21, 2022.
NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
Kyle Dugger 11/7: "I'm ready to compete and it's going to be exciting" Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger addresses the media on Monday, November 7, 2022.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
Playing Sunday Dugger (ankle) is active Sunday against the Colts.
Impact Dugger missed Week 8 against the Jets, but he's back in action for Week 9. His return should be a boost to the team's secondary.
NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Listed as questionable Dugger (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Indianapolis.
Impact Dugger missed last week's game against the Jets due to an ankle injury and was limited at practice all week ahead of Sunday's Week 9 matchup. If he's unavailable for a second consecutive week, Jabrill Peppers and Joshuah Bledsoe would be in line for increased playing time.
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs limited practice Wednesday Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Dugger was sidelined for Week 8 due to an ankle injury he suffered a week prior. His return to practice, albeit in a limited fashion, is encouraging, but he'll likely have to log at least one full practice if he wants to avoid an injury designation ahead of Week 9.
NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Dugger Status vs. Jets Revealed Among Patriots Week 8 Roster Moves The Patriots will be without the services of three key contributors for their Week 8 matchup with the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Won't play at Jets Dugger (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Jets, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact Dugger will need to sit out at least one full game as he recovers from an ankle injury that forced him out of New England's loss versus Chicago in Week 7 early. Adrian Phillips (shoulder) and Jabrill Peppers should see more work in Dugger's absence.
OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deemed questionable for Sunday Dugger (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Impact Dugger suffered an ankle injury during Monday's loss to the Bears and opened Week 8 prep with back-to-back DNPs. However, the third-year defensive back returned to practice Friday as a limited participant, giving himself a chance to suit up Sunday. However, if Dugger is ultimately sidelined, expect Jabrill Peppers to garner an increased role against the Jets.
OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Belichick could pass Halas on wins list when Pats face Jets
New England coach Bill Belichick is tied with Bears founder and former coach George Halas for the second-most wins by a head coach in NFL history with 324OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pats' QB Jones believes he deserves to be starter vs. Jets
Mac Jones says he wants to start this week against the Jets and believes he deserves to remain in the lineup despite struggling in his return to the field following three-game abse...OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Doesn't participate Wednesday Dugger (ankle) is listed as a non-participant during Wednesday's practice.
Impact Dugger picked up the ankle injury during Monday's loss to the Bears and will remain sidelined to start Week 8 prep. He'll have two more opportunities to practice before New England needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against the Jets, but if he's ultimately sidelined, expect Jabrill Peppers to see an increased role in the Patriots' secondary.
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
QB Jones returns, but questions grow for Pats after loss
Mac Jones is back for the New England PatriotsOCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Questionable to return Dugger (ankle) is questionable to return to Monday's game against the Bears.
Impact Dugger recorded one tackle before picking up an ankle injury in the third quarter, though the exact nature and severity of this issue are still unclear. In his stead, expect Adrian Phillips and Jabrill Peppers to see increased usage alongside free safety Devin McCourty.
OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Deatrich Wise, Kyle Dugger Studs: Patriots-Browns Snap Analysis Patriots Country breaks down the numbers and possible meanings behind the Pats’ playing time in New England’s Week 6 victory over the Clevel...
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Deatrich Wise, Kyle Dugger Studs: Patriots-Browns Snap Analysis Patriots Country breaks down the numbers and possible meanings behind the Pats’ playing time in New England’s Week 6 victory over the Clevel...
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Submits best performance of season Dugger recorded eight tackles (six solo), two pass defenses and one interception during Sunday's 38-15 win over the Browns.
Impact Dugger's notched a season-high eight tackles and picked off his first pass of the season during the Patriots' blowout win. Across five appearances, the third-year safety has recorded 23 tackles, two pass defenses, one interception and one fumble recovery, which he returned for a touchdown.
OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Kyle Dugger 10/17: "We always pride ourselves of being versatile" Patriots defensive back Kyle Dugger addresses the media on Monday, October 17, 2022.
OCTOBER 17, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM
