RYAN IZZO NEWS

Activity limited in practice Izzo (neck/hamstring/hand) was listed as a limited participant at Tuesday's practice.

Impact New England has listed Izzo as a limited participant on both of its first two injury reports, so the tight end may need to upgrade to full activity Wednesday to avoid carrying a designation into Thursday's game versus the Rams. Izzo has served as the Patriots' starting tight end in all 12 games this season, but he's seen modest volume in the passing game throughout, totaling only 13 receptions for 199 yards and no touchdowns on 20 targets.

DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited on Monday's estimate Izzo (hamstring/hand/neck) was a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.

Impact Izzo's practice reps have been capped for a while due to hamstring and hand injuries, and he picked up a neck injury during Sunday's 45-0 win over the Chargers. It's unclear if this issue could force him to sit out Thursday against the Rams. Since the Patriots didn't actually take the field Monday, we'll be able to draw a better conclusion on his health following Tuesday's practice.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots still chasing playoffs coming off dominant win

The Patriots did what they needed to do in the first part of their two-game West Coast road trip, routing the Los Angeles Chargers 45-0

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Newton, special teams lead Patriots to 45-0 rout of Chargers

Cam Newton ran for two touchdowns and the New England Patriots scored two TDs on special teams in a 45-0 rout of the Los Angeles Chargers

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vikings lose Kendricks; Arnette, Gore suffer concussions

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DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Suffers neck injury Izzo (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Izzo was initially listed as 'questionable' to play Sunday due to hamstring and hand injuries, but his neck issue appears to be a new development. With Izzo out, Dalton Keene is the Patriots' only available tight end.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to play Sunday Izzo (hamstring/hand) is active for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Impact Izzo has been a staple on the injury report since early November, but he has yet to miss any game action. The 24-year-old is playing an every-down role but is inconsistently involved in the passing game with three catches for 79 yards over the past four games.

DECEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Izzo (hamstring/hand) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Chargers.

Impact This is nothing new for Izzo. His practice reps have been capped for more than a month, but he's been on the field every week, often logging more than 90 percent of the snaps on offense. He'll likely play Sunday, but fantasy managers shouldn't be focused on the third-year tight end who has produced a 12-193-0 line through 10 games.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No targets in Week 12 Izzo was on the field for 51 of the Patriots' 53 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-17 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Despite logging ample playing time Sunday, Izzo wasn't targeted in the contest. With New England's tight ends not being a focal point in the team's offense, Izzo's fantasy utility remains minimal.

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as active Sunday Izzo (hamstring/hand) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Though Izzo continues to see his share of snaps on a weekly basis, he's topped out at three targets during this season's slate and possesses modest fantasy utility as a result.

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable Izzo (hamstring/hand) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Cardinals, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Izzo is familiar with the injury report, but he has avoided missing any time this year. In fact, he's played at least 80 percent of the snaps on offense in three straight games, so he's expected to be ready Sunday. The third-year tight end isn't much of a factor in the passing game, as he's posted more than 38 yards in a game just once this year.

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Wednesday Izzo (hamstring/hand) logged a limited practice session Wednesday, Andrew Callahan of Boston Herald reports.

Impact Izzo continues to battle hamstring and hand issues, but he was able to play in Sunday's loss to Houston, and it's a positive sign that he practiced in a limited capacity during the first session of the week. The second-year tight end has not exceeded three catches in any game so far this season, so he's only a fantasy option in deep leagues.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes Sunday Izzo caught two of his three targets for 59 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Texans.

Impact Izzo's Week 11 stat line was boosted by a 50-yard Hail Mary grab on the last play of the game which fell 12 yards short of the end zone. The tight end continues to see his share of snaps on a weekly basis, but he's maxed out at three targets this season and thus possesses modest fantasy utility.

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

In uniform Sunday Izzo (hamstring/hand) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Izzo is available Sunday, but limited volume in the Patriots' passing game keeps him off the radar in all but the deepest of fantasy formats. To date, he's logged a 10/134/0 stat line through nine games.

NOVEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 11 Izzo (hamstring/hand) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Texans, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

Impact Izzo has played through the hamstring injury in the last two games, but the hand injury is new. Perhaps it'll be enough to keep him out, but the third-year tight end was limited in every practice this week, indicating that he still has a good chance to play. Jordan Thomas is the only other healthy tight end on the active roster.

NOVEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with lingering injury Izzo (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Izzo was on the injury report with a hamstring issue for two consecutive weeks, but he logged more than a 90 percent snap share in each of those games, indicating it's just a minor problem. The third-year tight end will predictably take it easy in practice again this week, but he'll likely play Sunday against the Texans. Izzo doesn't hold fantasy value, though, as he hasn't registered more than 38 receiving yards in a game or scored a touchdown this year.

NOVEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Catches lone target Izzo hauled in his only target for 20 yards in Sunday's 23-17 win over the Ravens.

Impact Izzo was on the field for 54 of a possible 58 snaps on offense Sunday, but limited volume (he's maxed out at three targets this season) in the passing game keeps him off the radar in all but the deepest of fantasy formats.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Playing Sunday Izzo (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday night's game against the Ravens, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

Impact Izzo also was listed as questionable prior to this past Monday's win over the Jets but ended up playing 76 of a possible 81 snaps on offense. Despite seeing plenty of time on the field, he wasn't targeted in the contest and only is an option in the deepest of fantasy formats, having logged a 9-114-0 stat line through eight games.

NOVEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for SNF Izzo (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Baltimore.

Impact Izzo was limited in all three practice sessions this week, but he'll likely continue to play through this injury barring a setback. The tight end was also listed as questionable prior to last week's win over the Jets but ended up playing 76 of a possible 81 snaps on offense.

NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Back on injury report Izzo (hamstring) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Andrew Callahan of Boston Herald reports.

Impact Izzo was questionable ahead of Monday's win over the Jets because of this hamstring injury, but he managed to play 76 of the team's 81 offensive snaps. His return to the injury report isn't surprising, but barring a setback, the third-year tight end will suit up this Sunday against the Ravens. Izzo's fantasy upside is capped, however, as he hasn't surpassed 38 yards in a game or scored a touchdown yet this year.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 76 snaps Monday Izzo was on the field for 76 of the Patriots' 81 snaps on offense in Monday's 30-27 win over the Jets.

Impact Despite being the team's only active tight end Monday, Izzo wasn't targeted in the contest. He's off the fantasy radar for now and going forward he'll have added competition for snaps, with Jordan Thomas having been added via waivers and rookies Devin Asiasi (IR) and Dalton Keene (knee) presumably in line to be back in action at some point.

NOVEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Active for MNF Izzo (hamstring) is listed as active for Monday night's game against the Jets.

Impact With both Devin Asiasi (IR) and Dalton Keene (knee) unavailable, Izzo is the team's only active tight end Monday. That's not enough to move the fantasy dial though, given that Izzo has seen regular snaps this season, but has maxed out at three targets through seven games in which he's logged a 9/114/0 stat line overall.

NOVEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Izzo (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Jets, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact Both Izzo and Dalton Keene (knee) join 15 other members of the Patriots to be listed as questionable for Monday's prime-time contest. Neither has been incredibly effective with his limited snaps, but Izzo has at least had a reception in each of the last three contests. As it stands, the Patriots do not have a healthy tight end on their roster if both Izzo and Keene were to be ruled inactive.

NOVEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Izzo (hamstring) was limited again at practice Friday.

Impact The same applies to Dalton Keene (knee), which probably sets the stage for both tight ends to be listed as questionable for Monday night's game against the Jets. Izzo has seen regular snaps this season, but has topped out at three targets through seven games in which he's combined to produce a 9/114/0 stat line.

NOVEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Catches two passes in Week 8 Izzo hauled in two of his three targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.

Impact With both Dalton Keene (knee) and Devin Asiasi (personal) inactive Sunday, Izzo was the Patriots' lone tight end available Week 8. That didn't translate into much fantasy production, however, and Izzo remains off the radar in all but the deepest of leagues.

NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE