Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of tonight’s Week 10 encounter against the Baltimore Ravens.
Check out my preview for today’s match up here.
Roster Moves
Main Roster
TE Jordan Thomas (Claimed on waivers from Arizona)
OL Jermaine Eluemunor (Activated from IR)
LB Terez Hall (Promoted from PS)*
LB Cassh Maluia (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
TE David Wells
LB Caash Maluia (Released from the main roster before being re-signed)
TE/FB Paul Quessenberry
Released
DT Ryan Glasgow
QB Jake Dolegala
TE Dylan Cantrell (Signed on 10/11)
DT Nick Thurman
Placed On IR
TE Dalton Keene
LB Shilique Calhoun
OL Caleb Benenoch (PS)
With the TE position in turmoil right now, the team picked up Jordan Thomas who was waived by the Cardinals this past week. They also signed David Wells to the practice squad. Mike Reiss noted that whilst Thomas would be eligible to play on Sunday night, it may be too soon to see him suit up with no practice this week.
Cassh Maluia was cut, re-signed to the PS, and then promoted to today’s active roster, a busy week for him, but potentially an indication that Bill felt it was worth the risk to open up a roster spot.
Dalton Keene and Shilique Calhoun were placed on IR, meaning that they’ll be out for at least three weeks. The only real notable release was defensive frontman Nick Thurman, could see him back if he survives waivers.
Injury Check-In
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
OUT
NONE
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (Groin)
S Terrance Brooks (Illness)
LB Shilique Calhoun (Knee)
S Cody Davis (Calf)
DB Kyle Dugger (Ankle)
K Nick Folk (Back)
CB Stephon Gilmore (Knee)
DL Lawrence Guy (Shoulder, Elbow, Knee)
RB Damien Harris (Ankle, Chest)
WR N’Keal Harry (Concussion)
TE Ryan Izzo (Hamstring)
CB Jonathan Jones (Illness)
G Shaq Mason (Calf)
DE John Simon (Elbow)
G Joe Thuney (Ankle)
DE Deatrich Wise (Knee, Hand)
T Isaiah Wynn (Ankle)
Welp, another humongous injury list heading into tonight’s bout with Baltimore.
Rapsheet reports that Damien Harris is on track to play tonight barring no setbacks during pre-game. Apart from this, no other news on any of the other questionable players.
BALTIMORE RAVENS
OUT
DE Calais Campbell (calf) – DNP
DOUBTFUL
CB Jimmy Smith (ankle)- DNP
QUESTIONABLE
LB L.J. Fort (finger) – LP
RB Mark Ingram II (ankle) – DNP
OLB Matthew Judon (calf) – LP
Calais Campbell’s absence is a big loss for Baltimore, though it shouldn’t impact their game-plan too much. Apart from that, the Ravens are quite blessed in having a small injury report, well, if you compare it to the Patriots at least.
Salary Cap Update
As always, here’s your weekly check-in from @patscap! The current cap number stands at $21,391,272 following this week’s roster moves.
If you were curious what the Pats cap number for 2021 is looking like… look no further.
Fantasy Starts (PPR)
RB Damien Harris
Harris is questionable today, but, given Sony Michel has been kept on IR, it’s probably an indication Harris will start. Now Rex Burkhead has swooped in to steal points away in recent weeks, but Harris is a good flex option if you’re struggling. Week 9 – 7.10 Week 10 projected points (NFL Fantasy) – 8.01– Average points – 9.12
WR Jakobi Meyers
Last week Meyers scored an incredible 28.90 points with a career-high performance. This week, the opposition is more tricky, and whilst I don’t expect Meyers to get anywhere near last week’s score, he’s worth a start as he’s still the Pats no1 WR option. Week 9 – 28.90 Week 10 projected points (NFL Fantasy) – 12.36– Average points – 13.65