Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of today’s Week 11 trip to NRG Stadium to take on the Houston Texans.
Check out my preview for today’s match up here.
Roster Moves
Main Roster
LB Terez Hall (Signed to main roster from PS)
RB Sony Michel (Activated from IR)
WR Donte Moncrief (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
QB Jake Dolegala
DT Nick Thurman
TE Jake Burt (returned from IR)
DT Akeem Spence
Released
OL Hjalte Froholdt
DL Derek Rivers
TE David Wells (PS)
WR Mason Kinsey (PS)
A new receiver could suit up today as Donte Moncrief has been promoted from the practice squad. Derek Rivers and Hjalte Froholdt were the noticeable releases as they were cut yesterday. Sony Michel returns to add even further depth to the stacked RB group.
Injury Check-In
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
OUT
NONE
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (Groin)
DL Adam Butler (Shoulder)
K Nick Folk (Back)
CB Stephon Gilmore (Knee)
DL Lawrence Guy (Shoulder, Elbow and Knee)
LB Terez Hall (Shoulder)
RB Damien Harris (Ankle, Chest)
WR N’Keal Harry (Shoulder)
TE Ryan Izzo (Hamstring, Hand)
G Shaq Mason (Calf)
DE John Simon (Elbow)
WR Matthew Slater (Knee)
G Joe Thuney (Ankle)
DE Deatrich Wise (Knee, Hand)
T Isaiah Wynn (Ankle)
A hefty hurt list continues to follow the Patriots around, Rapsheet reports that Damien Harris is expected to play along with Stephon Gilmore, who’s missed the last three games.
Lawrence Guy is still suffering from multiple injuries, as is Deatrich Wise and Ryan Izzo, hopefully, they’ll be all good to go.
HOUSTON TEXANS
OUT
S Michael Thomas (Shoulder)
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
P Bryan Anger (Right Quad)
FB Cullen Gillaspia (Back)
G Senio Kelemete (Concussion)
OLB Jacob Martin (Not Injury Related)
DE Charles Omenihu (Hamstring)
WR Kenny Stills (Back)
T Laremy Tunsil (Illness)
Two big Texans on the report are expected to play today, but, they will be without Michael Thomas from the secondary.
Salary Cap Update
As always, here’s your weekly check-in from @patscap! The current cap number stands at $21,431,436 following this week’s roster moves.
Miguel also provided a breakdown of the patriots roster in numbers-
This tweet sums up how complicated an NFL roster can be, especially during a pandemic!
Fantasy Starts (PPR)
QB Cam Newton
Cam has improved and put up decent numbers in two of his last three outings, the weather against Baltimore kept his passing attempts down, but could see him more active in the air today. If you’re needing a QB and Cam is available, start him. Week 10 – 16.82 Week 11 projected points (NFL Fantasy) –19.40– Average points – 18.69
RB Damien Harris
Even with Michel back, I still think Harris will see most of the carries today, Houston is dead last in rushing yards allowed this season, and my key to winning this game was continuing to exploit that weakness, Harris a good RB2 option. Week 10 – 12.10 Week 11 projected points (NFL Fantasy) – 8.85– Average points – 9.62
WR Jakobi Meyers
After another solid week both throwing and catching the ball against the Ravens, Meyers is a great flex option against the Texans defense who haven’t been great all year. Week 10 – 15.86 Week 11 projected points (NFL Fantasy) – 14.39– Average points – 14.09
DEF New England Patriots
Unlike last year, the Patriots defense hasn’t been the hottest defensive commodity for fantasy owners this season, but, after a promising game against Baltimore and with Gilmore returning to bolster the secondary ranks, they’re worth a start in my opinion. Week 10 – 5.00 Week 11 projected points (NFL Fantasy) – 6.57– Average points – 6.44