Patriots' Anfernee Jennings: Limited in Thursday's practice
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Jennings (shoulder) was listed as a limited practice participant on the Patriots' injury report Thursday, Evan Lazar of the team's official site reports.
Jennings has been playing through a shoulder injury since Week 5 against the Dolphins. He opened up the week as a DNP on Wednesday, but his ability to see the field Thursday indicates he's trending towards being available for Sunday's game against the Jets. Jennings has registered 34 tackles (20 solo), including 0.5 sacks, across six regular-season games.
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Patriots' Keion White: Returns to practice Thursday
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White (ankle) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
White opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday due to an ankle injury he likely picked up during the Patriots' Week 7 loss to the Jaguars in London. Friday's injury report will provide a better sense of White's status ahead of Sunday's AFC East clash against the Jets. Through the first seven games of the regular season, the 2023 second-round pick has accumulated 30 tackles (15 solo), including 4.0 sacks, three pass breakups and one forced fumble.
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Patriots' Anfernee Jennings: Still hampered by injury
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Jennings (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday.
Jennings has been dealing with the shoulder injury for several weeks now and has been playing through it, aside from missing Week 4 against the 49ers. Assuming he did not aggravate the injury Sunday against the Jaguars, it's likely the Alabama product will be available Week 9 against the Jets.
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Patriots' Keion White: Shows up injury report
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White (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
White played about his typical workload in Week 7 against the Jaguars, but he likely suffered the injury during the matchup. The second-year pro will work to get back on the practice field Thursday or Friday to boost his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Jets.
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Patriots' Anfernee Jennings: Busy as tackler again Sunday
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Jennings recorded seven tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.
Jennings has now tallied at least five tackles in each of his last five games, an impressive feat for a linebacker who lines up on the ball as often as he does. He's on the fringe of the IDP radar going into a Week 8 tilt versus the Jets.
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Patriots' Christian Elliss: Solid in starting role
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Elliss recorded nine tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.
For the first time this season, Elliss played more defensive snaps (40) than teammate Raekwon McMillan (11) and parlayed his expanded role into a season-high tackle total. He'll look forward to building on that momentum in Week 8 versus the Jets, though it's unlikely they run the ball as many times (39) as Jacksonville did Sunday.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Pats' leading tackler in loss
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Dugger recorded 11 tackles (nine solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 32-16 loss against the Jaguars.
Dugger got back on track in the tackle category in Week 7, tallying more than four for the first time since Week 2. He's on the IDP radar headed into a Week 8 matchup versus the Jets as he looks to build on Sunday's performance.
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Patriots' Sione Takitaki: Sitting out Week 7
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Takitaki (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Takitaki missed the Patriots' first five games of the season while recovering from arthroscopic knee surgery before he was activated from the PUP list ahead of last week's loss to the Texans. He played just 22 snaps against Houston and may have suffered a setback with the knee, as he was a limited participant in practice throughout this week before being listed as questionable heading into Sunday.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Ready to rock
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Jones (groin/illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Jones went from logging a DNP on Wednesday to a full practice session Friday, suggesting that he's moved past his groin issue and illness in time for Sunday's game in London. Expect the third-year pro to serve as New England's top slot corner and punt returner in Week 7.
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Patriots' Marte Mapu: Practices in full Thursday
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Mapu (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Mapu popped up on New England's injury report Wednesday due to a neck injury that he likely sustained in Week 6 against the Texans. The issue doesn't appear to be severe, however, as Mape was able to practice without limitations Thursday. The 2023 third-round pick opened the regular season on IR with an unspecified injury, but he was able to return in Week 5 against the Dolphins. Mape has registered 12 tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble over his two regular-season outings.
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Patriots' Marcus Jones: Picks off Stroud in Week 6 loss
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Jones finished Sunday's 41-21 loss to the Texans with three tackles (two solo) and one interception.
Jones was in the right place at the right time Sunday, as tight end Dalton Schultz bobbled a pass from C.J. Stroud in the Patriots' end zone, which Jones picked off and returned for 35 yards. It was Jones' third interception of his NFL career and his first since Week 15 of the 2022 season. Jones is up to 22 tackles (17 solo), two passes defended and one interception through the first six games of the regular season.
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Armon Watts: Works out with Giants
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The Giants worked out Watts (undisclosed) on Tuesday, Dan Duggan of The Athletic reports.
Watts was released from New England's injured reserve list earlier this month, but he's already getting some attention from another team. He's still waiting to make his 2024 season debut.
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Solid versus Texans
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Tavai produced eight tackles (three solo) in the 41-21 loss to the Texans in Week 6.
Tavai was one of two New England defenders to tally eight tackles. He was on the field for 52 defensive snaps (84 percent) and 14 on special teams (47 percent). The linebacker will look to build on his solid performance in Week 7 at Jacksonville.
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Patriots' Davon Godchaux: Active in loss
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Godchaux tallied eight tackles (four solo) in the Patriots 41-21 loss to the Texans in Week 6.
Godchaux's tackle total was tied for first on the Patriots' defense. He was on the field for 45 defensive snaps (73 percent), which marked his highest percentage through six weeks. The nose tackle will look to continue providing a presence in the trenches in Week 7 when New England takes on the Jaguars in Jacksonville.
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Patriots' Anfernee Jennings: Set to play Sunday
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Jennings (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Though he practiced fully this past week, Jennings was still listed as questionable for the contest. With his active status versus the Texans confirmed, Jennings should maintain his key role in the Patriots' defense in Week 6. Through four contests this season, Jennings has recorded 22 tackles and 0.5 sacks.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Active for Sunday's game
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Dugger (ankle) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
After limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday, Dugger -- who was inactive in Week 5 -- was deemed questionable for the contest. Now that his active status versus Houston has been confirmed, Dugger should step back into his usual starting slot in New England's defense, a role that has yielded the safety 20 tackles, a forced fumble and 1.0 sacks in four contests to date.
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Patriots' Sione Takitaki: Activated from PUP
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Takitaki (knee) was activated from the reserve/PUP list to the Patriots' active roster Saturday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Takitaki underwent a knee scope procedure during the offseason and had been on the PUP list since the start of training camp. He practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week, which will at least give him a chance to be active Sunday against the Texans.
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Patriots' Anfernee Jennings: Questionable for Sunday
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Jennings (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Despite a full week of practice, Jennings is still listed as questionable. The Alabama product has recorded 22 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, across four games this season. If he's unable to suit up in Week 6, expect Curtis Jacobs or Christian Elliss to serve as the Patriots' top left outside linebacker.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Could return Sunday
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Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Texans, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
Dugger upgraded to limited participation Thursday and Friday after logging a DNP to begin the Patriots' week of practice, suggesting that he's trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If Dugger is unable to suit up in Week 6, expect Jaylinn Hawkins to serve as New England's top strong safety.
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Patriots' Kyle Dugger: Gets back on field
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Dugger (ankle) was a limited participant during practice Thursday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
Dugger hasn't stepped on the field since suffering the ankle injury in the Patriots' Week 4 loss to the 49ers. Although the team never really offered a timeline for his recovery, he did supposedly dodge a serious injury, so a return this week is possible. More clarity on his status for Sunday's game against the Texans could come Friday.
