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New England Patriots news, rumors and injuriesPatriots | Jimmy Garoppolo could play in Week 4 Fri, 23 Sep 2016 20:49:06 -0700 New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) has a chance to play against the Buffalo Bills in Week 4, according to a source. Fantasy Tip: Garoppolo will be worth a look in DFS formats if he is able to play, but his status will have to monitored throughout the coming week. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Jacoby Brissett likely needs thumb surgery Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:41:58 -0700 New England Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett (thumb) tore a right thumb ligament in the second half of his Week 3 outing Thursday, September 22, against the Houston Texans. He'll "likely" need surgery for stabilization. Fantasy Tip: Future Hall-of-Fame coach Bill Belichick just continues to get tested. This injury should sideline Brissett in the team's Week 4 game versus the Buffalo Bills, and with Tom Brady (suspension) and Jimmy Garappolo (shoulder) also still out, the Patriots are currently without a quarterback. Well, except for the emergency one -- wide receiver Julian Edelman. It should be a real interesting week and change coming up for New England. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Jacoby Brissett uses his legs in win Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:26:47 -0700 New England Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett completed 11 of his 19 passes for 103 yards and ran eight times for 48 yards and a touchdown in a 27-0 win over the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 28. Fantasy Tip: New England kept things simple in the passing game, but Brissett was able to make plays with his legs. If Jimmy Garoppolo is unable to suit up in Week 4, Brissett would be a roll-of-the-dice play in DFS formats. Comment () | Share: Patriots | LeGarrette Blount scores a pair Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:15:56 -0700 New England Patriots RB LeGarrette Blount had 24 carries for 105 yards and two touchdowns in a 27-0 win over the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 22. Fantasy Tip: Blount has been a workhorse for the Patriots thus far, topping 20 carries and rushing for at least 70 yards in all three games while scoring five times. However, his role could change dramatically once Tom Brady returns, so you may want to try to shop Blount while his value is at its peak. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski quiet in debut Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:07:02 -0700 New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (hamstring) played 14 snaps in his season debut Thursday, Sept. 22, finishing without a catch in a 27-0 win over the Houston Texans. Fantasy Tip: Despite the disappointing debut, Gronkowski owners have no choice but to sit and wait. Once he is healthy and Tom Brady is back under center, Gronkowski should be the clear No. 1 fantasy tight end. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski suiting up Thursday Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:59:45 -0700 New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (hamstring) is officially active for the team's Week 3 game Thursday, September 22, against the Houston Texans. Fantasy Tip: Gronk will be making his 2016 season debut this evening, though owners shouldn't be expecting his usual standout performance. Not only will he be on a snap count, but he'll also be receiving passes from third-string quarterback Jacoby Brissett, who is making his first career start. It's hard to recommend benching Gronk because of his ceiling every time he takes the field, but it's certainly worth consideration if owners have another solid option at tight end. Comment () | Share: Patriots | New England's Week 3 inactives Thu, 22 Sep 2016 16:29:36 -0700 The New England Patriots have declared TE A.J. Derby, WR D.J. Foster, LB Dont'a Hightower, CB Eric Rowe, QB Jimmy Garoppolo, C Jonathan Cooper, OT LaAdrian Waddle inactive for Week 3. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski will play Thursday Thu, 22 Sep 2016 14:20:48 -0700 New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (hamstring) will take the field against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 22. It will be his first action of the 2016 season. Fantasy Tip: Gronkowski is a must start whenever he plays no matter the circumstances, but those circumstances could be a lot better tonight. Rookie Jacoby Brissett is starting at quarterback, and the bright side is that Gronk could prove him with a nice safety blanket, although his ceiling is obviously limited without Tom Brady. He's a must-start in seasonal leagues, but fading him in the daily realm for at least a week could be the better play. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Jimmy Garoppolo not expected to dress Thu, 22 Sep 2016 09:32:27 -0700 Contrary to a previous report, New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) is not expected to dress for the Week 3 game against the Houston Texans, according to a source. Fantasy Tip: Jacoby Brissett will be the starting quarterback with Julian Edelman as the backup if Garoppolo is inactive. Brissett probably will not throw the ball much and should be avoided in most fantasy leagues. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Jacoby Brissett to start Thu, 22 Sep 2016 07:50:40 -0700 New England Patriots QB Jacoby Brissett will start Thursday, Sept. 22, against the Houston Texans. QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) will dress as his backup. Fantasy Tip: Brissett has a tough matchup, and the rookie is not a good fantasy option in Week 3. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski plans to play Thu, 22 Sep 2016 07:24:39 -0700 Updating an earlier report, New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (hamstring) has told teammates all week that he plans to play Thursday, Sept. 22, against the Houston Texans. Fantasy Tip: Gronk is a game-time decision, and he could be on a snap count if he plays. If he suits up, he's at worst a midrange TE1 option in DFS. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski will be game-time call Thu, 22 Sep 2016 05:16:59 -0700 New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (hamstring) will be a game-time decision Thursday, Sept. 22, in Week 3. Fantasy Tip: It sounds like there's a good chance he could make his season debut tonight, but he could be on a snap count. If he suits up, he's at worst a midrange TE1 option in DFS. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Week 3 Injury Report Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:21:15 -0700 New England Patriots LB Dont'a Hightower (knee), CB Eric Rowe (ankle), OG Jonathan Cooper (foot), DE Trey Flowers (shoulder) and LB Jonathan Freeny (shoulder) were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21, and are listed as questionable for the Week 3 game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 22. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Jimmy Garoppolo doubtful for Thursday Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:15:25 -0700 New England Patriots QB Jimmy Garoppolo (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21, and listed as doubtful for the Week 3 game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 22. Fantasy Tip: Garoppolo is not expected to play Thursday, and with Tom Brady set to return from suspension in Week 5, Garoppolo's fantasy value is vanishing. Jacoby Brissett is likely to start under center the next two games, but the rookie is extremely raw and should be viewed as a desperation fantasy start against Houston this week. Comment () | Share: Patriots | Rob Gronkowski listed as questionable Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:09:05 -0700 New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 21, and he is listed as questionable for the Week 3 game against the Houston Texans Thursday, Sept. 22. Fantasy Tip: Fantasy owners will want to double-check whether Gronkowski is active before locking him in their lineups Thursday. He's been a limited participant in practice all week, but if he's active, he should be started in all formats. Look for Martellus Bennett to take a fantasy hit in that case, but without Gronkowski active, Bennett remains a viable starting option with a higher floor in PPR settings. Comment () | Share:  |
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