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  • NE Wide Receiver #1
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    The Athletic’s Chad Graff writes that it “feels like a guarantee” that the Patriots will draft a wide receiver.
    Despite carrying six wideouts on the roster at the end of the season, the Patriots don’t look all that close to having a complete unit, with only DeMario Douglas showing enough to be relied upon as part of the plan in 2025. Graff notes that “whether they go for a small slot receiver or a big outside guy likely hinges on who they land in free agency.” Kayshon Boutte and Ja’Lynn Polk will only have fantasy value next year if they can survive the offseason as likely starters. It feels almost inevitable that multiple receivers will be added to this room this offseason with Mike Vrabel having final say on personnel. Vrabel is not tied to any of the Patriots prospects of the last few drafts.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
    Ja’Lynn Polk (shoulder) will not play in Week 18 against the Bills.
    Polk’s rookie season mercifully comes to an end a week early. The former Washington Husky never found his footing in the NFL. He routinely made catastrophic drops, ran sloppy routes, and found other ways to commit various blunders. Despite playing 436 snaps, Polk logged just 12 catches for 87 yards and a pair of touchdowns as a rookie. The Patriots could overhaul their receiving room in the offseason, putting Polk at risk of getting knocked down the depth chart heading into his second campaign. Pats will and dynasty managers alike will be hoping the he works on the fundamentals during the NFL’s off period and returns to the team as a potential No. 2 receiver in the summer.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
    Ja’Lynn Polk (shoulder) did not practice on Wednesday.
    Even if Polk suits up in Week 18, he is no more than a low-floor WR7. The coaching staff would undoubtedly love to get one last live-action look at the rookie but his current status is only relevant for curious dynasty managers.
  • NE Wide Receiver #84
    Kendrick Bourne caught 2-of-4 targets for 22 yards in the Patriots’ Week 17 loss to the Chargers.
    Bourne’s role as the veteran of the Pats’ wideout group does not allow for much fantasy production. He caught just two passes in a blowout loss. Rookies Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker came into the game late, but neither caught a pass. Bourne should remain off fantasy radars while Polk and Baker have had disappointing rookie seasons.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
    Ja’Lynn Polk caught 1-of-1 targets for two yards and a touchdown in the Patriots’ Week 10 win over the Bears.
    Polk was only targeted once in the Pats’ win over the Bears. Luckily for fantasy managers, it was a two-yard touchdown in the first half. Polk was benched in Week 9 and has seen decreased usage in favor of DeMario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte, but the Pats’ pass-catching rotations are constantly changing. Polk is a dynasty hold, but isn’t on the redraft radar for now.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
    Ja’Lynn Polk played just nine snaps for the Patriots in their Week 9 loss to the Titans.
    He was benched yesterday as Kendrick Bourne took over as New England’s secondary outside receiver. On the other hand, he was the intended target on Maye’s first interception and was penalized twice in those nine snaps. So uh, things aren’t going well for the rookie wideout. If you’re holding him in a dynasty, he is a dynasty hold on draft value alone at this point.
  • NE Wide Receiver #2
    Patriots declared WR K.J. Osborn, WR Tyquan Thornton, QB Joe Milton, S Kyle Duggar, and DT Eric Johnson inactive for Week 10 against the Titans.
    Both Osborn and Thornton are healthy scratches and are rumored to be trade candidates ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. That should mean more snaps/potential targets for Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker, but the New England passing game is one to avoid right now.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
    Ja’Lynn Polk (concussion) was removed from the injury report and will play in Week 9 against the Titans.
    Polk is unfortunately off of the fantasy radar, given his cardio-heavy role. Fantasy managers can stash him if they please but he has shown no real re-draft viability to this point.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
    Ja’Lynn Polk (concussion) was listed as a full participant in Thursday’s practice.
    Polk will likely be cleared for a Week 9 return before the weekend, meaning we can expect him to play on Sunday against the Titans. The rookie receiver has caught just 10 passes for 78 yards and one touchdown this season and shouldn’t be counted on by fantasy managers even if he is active.
  • NE Wide Receiver #1
    Ja’Lynn Polk (concussion) was limited in Wednesday’s practice.
    Polk returned to practice but he is not guaranteed to return to fantasy relevance. The talented rookie has been a total nonfactor thus far and cannot be trusted in lineups even if he were to suit up in Week 9.