The Patriots lost their sixth straight game, and coach Jerod Mayo is calling his team 'soft'
The New England Patriots’ six-game losing streak may not hurt as much as their coach calling them softOCTOBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 3-9 · 4TH IN AFC EAST
3-9 · 4TH IN AFC EAST
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Anfernee Jennings - Busy as tackler again Sunday Jennings recorded seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.
Impact Jennings has now tallied at least five tackles in each of his last five games, an impressive feat for a linebacker who lines up on the ball as often as he does. He's on the fringe of the IDP radar going into a Week 8 tilt versus the Jets.
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Christian Elliss - Solid in starting role Elliss recorded nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.
Impact For the first time this season, Elliss played more defensive snaps (40) than teammate Raekwon McMillan (11), and Elliss parlayed his expanded role into a season-high tackle total. He'll look forward to building on that momentum in Week 8 versus the Jets, though it's unlikely they run the ball as many times (39) as Jacksonville did Sunday.
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Kyle Dugger - Pats' leading tackler in loss Dugger recorded 11 tackles (nine solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.
Impact Dugger got back on track in the tackle category in Week 7, tallying more than four for the first time since Week 2. He's on the IDP radar headed into a Week 8 matchup versus the Jets as he looks to build on Sunday's performance.
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Austin Hooper - Four catches Sunday Hooper, who was on the field for 23 of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars, caught four of his five targets in the contest for 32 yards, Mike Reiss...
Impact Meanwhile fellow TE Hunter Henry (52 snaps) caught eight of his nine targets for a team-high 92 yards. Despite his uptick in usage Sunday, Hooper is not a high-percentage fantasy lineup option while working in a timeshare that favors Henry.
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Kendrick Bourne - One catch versus Jaguars Bourne was on the field for 37 of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact In his third game since being activated from the PUP list in advance of Week 5 action, Bourne caught one of his two targets for 14 yards. It's possible that as the wideout further distances himself from the knee injury that previously sidelined him, Bourne could see his volume increase as the season progresses, but until that happens, he's off the fantasy radar.
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Kayshon Boutte - Tops team's WRs in snaps Boutte was on the field for 50 of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Boutte, who was in the starting lineup once again Sunday, led the Patriots wideouts in playing time for the second consecutive game, while catching one of his two targets for 33 yards. With the 2023 sixth-rounder having begun to carve out a steady role in New England's offense, Boutte is a player who could soon merit fantasy lineup consideration if he's able to parlay his playing time into increased on-field chemistry (and in turn, added production) with rookie QB Drake Maye.
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Kayshon Boutte - Tops team's WRs in snaps Boutte was on the field for 50 of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Boutte, who was in the starting lineup once again Sunday, led the Patriots wideouts in playing time for the second consecutive game, while catching one of his two targets for 33 yards. With the 2023 sixth-rounder having begun to carve out a steady role in New England's offense, Boutte is a player who could soon merit fantasy lineup consideration if he's able to parlay his playing time into increased on-field chemistry (and in turn, added production) with rookie QB Drake Maye.
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JaMycal Hasty - Five catches in Week 7 Hasty carried twice for minus-2 yards and caught all five of his targets for 49 yards and a TD in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Impact Hasty logged 20 of a possible 60 snaps on offense versus Jacksonville while working behind Rhamondre Stevenson (30 snaps), per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, while Antonio Gibson was on the field for a season-low 10 snaps. Gibson briefly left the game in the first quarter due to an undisclosed issue, a context that may have spurred Hasty's added involvement in New England's Week 7 offense. Looking ahead to this Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Hasty profiles as a speculative lineup option in PPR formats.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
JaMycal Hasty - Five catches in Week 7 Hasty carried twice for minus-2 yards and caught all five of his targets for 49 yards and a TD in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Impact Hasty logged 20 of a possible 60 snaps on offense versus Jacksonville while working behind Rhamondre Stevenson (30 snaps), per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, while Antonio Gibson was on the field for a season-low 10 snaps. Gibson briefly left the game in the first quarter due to an undisclosed issue, a context that may have spurred Hasty's added involvement in New England's Week 7 offense. Looking ahead to this Sunday's matchup against the Jets, Hasty profiles as a speculative lineup option in PPR formats.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
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Antonio Gibson - Three carries Sunday Gibson, who was on the field for a season-low 10 snaps on offense in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars, carried three times for four yards and caught his only target for nine yard...
Impact After working as the Patriots' lead back in Week 6 when Rhamondre Stevenson was sidelined by a foot injury, Gibson returned to a complementary role versus the Jaguars, with Stevenson (30 snaps, seven carries) back in action. Gibson briefly left Sunday's game in the first quarter after suffering an undisclosed injury, and perhaps that led to his limited usage and JaMycal Hasty's corresponding uptick in touches (20 snaps, two carries, five catches). Either way, as long as Stevenson is available, Gibson carries modest fantasy upside.
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Antonio Gibson - Three carries Sunday Gibson, who was on the field for a season-low 10 snaps on offense in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars, carried three times for four yards and caught his only target for nine yard...
Impact After working as the Patriots' lead back in Week 6 when Rhamondre Stevenson was sidelined by a foot injury, Gibson returned to a complementary role versus the Jaguars, with Stevenson (30 snaps, seven carries) back in action. Gibson briefly left Sunday's game in the first quarter after suffering an undisclosed injury, and perhaps that led to his limited usage and JaMycal Hasty's corresponding uptick in touches (20 snaps, two carries, five catches). Either way, as long as Stevenson is available, Gibson carries modest fantasy upside.
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Joey Slye - Not heavily involved in loss Slye made his only field-goal try and converted his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.
Impact Slye's 41-yarder early in the second quarter put the Patriots up 10-0, but momentum quickly swung in Jacksonville's favor afterwards, leaving Slye without any further scoring chances. Though it's improved since Drake Maye took over as starter, New England's offense has been one of the worst in the league so far this season, rendering Slye non-viable in most fantasy formats.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Slye - Not heavily involved in loss Slye made his only field-goal try and converted his only extra-point attempt in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Impact Slye's 41-yarder early in the second quarter put the Patriots up 10-0, but momentum quickly swung in Jacksonville's favor afterwards, leaving Slye without any further scoring chances. Though New England's office has improved since Drake Maye took over as starter, it remains one of the worst in the league by many metrics so far this season, rendering Slye non-viable in most fantasy formats.
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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo calls his team 'soft' after 6th straight loss
Patriots coach Jerod Mayo told his players what he thought about their performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars on SundayOCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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K.J. Osborn - Finds end zone Osborn recorded two receptions on three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Impact Osborn looked to be phased out of the New England offense, as he failed to log a snap in Week 6. However, he managed to make an impact Sunday with DeMario Douglas (illness) held out for much of the second half and Ja'Lynn Polk continuing to struggle. Osborn's primary impact came midway through the fourth quarter when he hauled in a 22-yard touchdown reception. He'll likely return to a minimal role in Week 8 against the Jets, though it will be worth monitoring the health of the Patriots' other pass catchers.
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Rhamondre Stevenson - Limited impact in loss Stevenson rushed the ball seven times for 18 yards in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars. He added two receptions on three targets for seven yards.
Impact Stevenson returned from a one-game absence to lead the New England backfield as a rusher, though both his volume and effectiveness were muted -- the latter of which was caused by game script. Most concerning was JaMycal Hasty's involvement as a pass catcher, which cut into Stevenson's overall role in the offense. Stevenson should be more productive moving forward due to the improved performance of the New England offense, but he has now been held under 50 rushing yards in three of his last four games.
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Hunter Henry - Maye's favorite target Henry recorded eight receptions on nine targets for 92 yards in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars.
Impact Henry delivered splash plays on each of the Patriots' scoring drives, the first for 18 yards in the opening quarter and a 32-yard reception in the final frame. Even during less effective possessions, Drake Maye consistently looked Henry's way, allowing the tight end to tally his second eight-reception performance of the season. Henry should be in a good position to remain a significant part of New England's offense, and he could remain reasonably productive with the unit looking far more competent under Maye.
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Drake Maye - Another encouraging start Maye completed 26 of 37 passes for 276 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 32-16 loss to the Jaguars. He added three rushes for 18 yards.
Impact Maye got off to an impressive start, leading a touchdown drive on the Patriots' first possession while going 6-for-7 with 62 yards and a passing score. However, both he and the offense stalled from there until early in the fourth quarter, when Maye led a second scoring drive during which he completed five of six passes for 97 yards and another touchdown. Even during the unproductive stretches of the contest, Maye showed improvement from his first NFL start by not turning the ball over. While he'll seek more consistency as he gains more experience, Maye has had an encouraging start to his career.
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