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Nine snaps versus Philadelphia Thornton was on the field for nine snaps on offense in Thursday's 14-13 preseason loss to the Eagles.

Impact Thornton didn't see any targets in his limited action versus Philadelphia, but he did line up with the starting offense for the second straight exhibition contest. As the coming season approaches, Thornton has a chance to parlay his speed into a role in a Patriots' wideout corps that could be without Kendrick Bourne (knee) early on. How much volume the 2022 second-rounder might see in that context hinges on how snaps are distributed among whichever combo of fellow WRs DeMario Douglas, Ja'Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn, Javon Baker, Kayshon Boutte and Jalen Reagor are active come Week 1.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Limited snaps Thursday Thornton didn't catch his lone target in Thursday's 17-3 preseason win over the Panthers.

Impact Thornton logged just seven snaps in the contest, but it's notable that the speedster opened up the contest with the Patriots' starters. In his third season as a pro, the 2022 second-rounder is competing for a role in a wide open New England WR corps, but as Evan Lazar of the team's official site notes, Thornton's start and subsequent quick exit Thursday, could bode well for his roster standing.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tyquan Thornton 8/6: "Going out there and doing my job" Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton addresses the media on Tuesday, August 6, 2024.

AUGUST 6 • PATRIOTS.COM

Puts on muscle in offseason Thornton now weighs 192 pounds, up from his listed weight of 185 lbs., Evan Lazar of patriots.com reports.

Impact The 2022 second-round pick is still quite thin for a wide receiver, but it's an improvement from the 2022 Combine when he checked in at 6-foot-2, 181 pounds. The 4.28 speed he showcased at said combine hasn't gotten him far in the NFL, with Thornton now on the roster bubble after catching 35 passes in 22 games over his first two NFL seasons. He may end up competing for one spot with Jalen Reagor, a fellow speedster (and draft bust) who offers more potential to contribute on special teams.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tyquan Thornton 7/28: "You've got to take advantage of all your opportunities" Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton addresses the media on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

JULY 28 • PATRIOTS.COM

WATCH: Patriots' Tyquan Thornton Bulking Up For Bigger Role? With his New England Patriots future relatively secure, Tyquan Thornton is back in the gym and prepping for a bulkier future.

MARCH 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Won't play Sunday Thornton (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Impact Thornton approached the contest listed as questionable after logging a limited practice Friday, and he'll end up missing the Patriots' season finale. In his absence, DeVante Parker, Demario Douglas, Jalen Reagor and Kayshon Boutte will handle the team's Week 18 WR duties. The 2022 second-rounder thus finishes the 2023 campaign with 13 catches on 23 targets for 91 yards in nine games.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches Sunday Thornton caught all three of his targets in Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Bills.

Impact With DeVante Parker exiting the contest with a rib injury, Thornton (who logged five snaps in Week 16) saw an uptick in playing time (37 snaps) Sunday. If Parker ends up sidelined for the Patriots' season finale against the Jets this weekend, Thornton could continue to see added opportunities in Week 18, but even then, he'd only be a lineup option in the deepest of fantasy formats.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Zeke's 6-yard TD gets major boost from Tyquan Thornton's block New England Patriots running back Ezekiel Elliot's 6-yard touchdown gets major boost from wide receiver Tyquan Thornton's block.

DECEMBER 31, 2023 • NFL.COM

Suits up Sunday Thornton (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

Impact Thornton was listed as questionable for the contest after logging limited practices Thursday and Friday. The 2022 second-rounder recorded a season-high 54 (of a possible 57) snaps on offense in the Patriots' 21-18 win over the Steelers on Dec. 7 en route to catching three of his five targets for 17 yards, but with fellow WRs Demario Douglas (concussion) and DeVante Parker (knee) back in action, Thornton is a speculative fantasy lineup option in Week 15.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Thornton (hamstring) was limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Thornton practiced fully Wednesday, but was added to the Patriots' Week 15 injury report after being limited a day later. Along with Thornton, Demario Douglas (concussion), DeVante Parker (knee), JuJu Smith-Schuster (ankle) and Kayshon Boutte, (shoulder) were also listed as limited Thursday. With that in mind, it's possible that five New England wideouts could be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Held without a catch Sunday Thornton logged 51 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 6-0 loss to the Chargers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact While Thornton gained 39 yards on an end around, his lone target in the contest came on a deep pass from QB Bailey Zappe that slipped through the wideout's hands, per Mark Daniels of Masslive.com. The 2022 second-rounder saw added snaps Sunday with Demario Douglas (concussion) out, however regardless of whether Douglas is available Thursday night against the Steelers, Thornton remains off the fantasy radar given that he's been limited to a 5/34/0 receiving line in five games to date.

DECEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active Sunday, but no snaps Thornton didn't log any snaps in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Colts, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Thornton wasn't on the Patriots' Week 10 injury report, so the fact that the 2022 second-rounder didn't take the field Sunday is a bit puzzling. Either way, heading into his team's Week 11 bye, Thornton is off the fantasy radar.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Where does Patriots' Tyquan Thornton go from here after Week 9 benching? How can Tyquan Thornton bounce back from a performance that saw the Patriots wide receiver get benched on Sunday?

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Logs 12 snaps in Week 9 Thornton logged 12 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-17 loss to the Commanders, while catching one of his four targets for seven yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com report...

Impact Per Reiss, all of Thornton's Week 9 snaps came on the Patriots' first three series, with coach Bill Belichick confirming that Thornton - who had approached the contest dealing with a foot injury -- was available for action afterward. With just three catches on seven targets for 15 yards in three games to date, Thornton is off the fantasy radar for now.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

What Bill Belichick said about Tyquan Thornton's benching Tyquan Thornton began the season on injured reserve with a shoulder injury and has missed six of the team's first nine games.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Added to injury report Thornton (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Commanders after being limited at practice Friday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Thornton practiced fully Wednesday and Thursday, but was added to the injury report Friday due to a foot issue. With Kendrick Bourne (knee) on IR and DeVante Parker (concussion) out Sunday, Thornton could reclaim a role in the Patriots offense (if active) in Week 9 after being a healthy inactive last weekend. That said, the 2022 second-rounder needs to turn in a full and productive game in order to merit fantasy consideration while working in a WR corps that also includes Demario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Jalen Reagor and Kayshon Boutte.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Time for Patriots to Call Tyquan Thornton a 'Bust'? With Tyquan Thornton “fueled” by a benching in his hometown, it could be now or never for his New England Patriots career.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Could reclaim role in Week 9 Thornton has a chance to reclaim a role in the Patriots offense in the coming weeks after Kendrick Bourne (knee) suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Sunday's loss to the Dolphins,...

Impact Thornton was a healthy inactive Week 8, but with Bourne now on injured reserve and the status of DeVante Parker (concussion) in jeopardy for Sunday's game against the Commanders, the Patriots should at the very least keep Thornton active Week 9. However, with Demario Douglas, JuJu Smith-Schuster and Jalen Reagor projected to serve as the Patriots' top three receivers Sunday if Parker joins Bourne on the sideline, Thornton may only be in store for a small role as the team's No. 4 wideout. The 2022 second-round pick looks to be more of a speculative pickup in most fantasy leagues until he delivers noteworthy production.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 30, 2023

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Inactive versus Miami Thornton (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact With Thornton a healthy scratch Sunday, the Patriots' Week 8 WR corps will be comprised of Kendrick Bourne, DeVante Parker, JuJu Smith-Schuster, Demario Douglas and Jalen Reagor. In two games to date, Thornton has caught two of his three targets for eight yards.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches one pass Sunday Thornton was on the field for three of a possible 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 29-25 win over the Bills, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In a game in which he was out-snapped by Kendrick Bourne (56), Demario Douglas (37), DeVante Parker (35) and Jalen Reagor (25), Thornton caught his only target for two yards. While there's a chance that the speedy Thornton could make his mark as a deep threat in the coming weeks, he doesn't have a clear path to a high-volume role in the Patriots' passing attack at this stage.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tyquan Thornton hoping to provide a speedy boost to Patriots offense Patriots second-year receiver Tyquan Thornton is hoping his speed can help provide the offense with a boost.

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Analysis: Patriots Sign QB/WR Malik Cunningham to 53-Man Roster, Activate WR Tyquan Thornton in Series of Roster Moves What will the versatile rookie's role be with the Patriots signing Cunningham to the active roster, and how can Thornton help the offense?

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • PATRIOTS.COM

Ready To Return? Patriots' Tyquan Thornton Has One Hurdle To Clear The Patriots haven't seen Tyquan Thornton hit the field yet this season, but that could change Sunday against the Raiders.

OCTOBER 13, 2023 • NESN.COM

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