AFC East · 2026 season
New England Patriots depth chart and fantasy outlook
- Record
- 2-2
- Points/game
- 16.3
- Pace
- 10th fastest
- Next game
- Week 5 vs LV · Sun 1:00 PM ET
More
What changed
A.J. Brown target share 8% → 0%; Efton Chism III target share 2% → 9% over the last 2 weeks.
Weeks 3 and 4 vs weeks 1, 2.
Target and carry tree
Each player’s share of the team’s targets and carries this season and over the last 3 weeks (arrows show the change vs the earlier weeks).
Targets
| Player | Tgt | Season share | Last 3 wk | Air yds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mack HollinsWR | 20 | 17% | 17% | 26% |
 Romeo DoubsWR | 20 | 17% | 20%▲10 | 29% |
 DeMario DouglasWR | 17 | 14% | 11%▼11 | 16% |
 Rhamondre StevensonRB | 16 | 14% | 11%▼8 | 0% |
 Hunter HenryTE | 15 | 13% | 14%▲4 | 11% |
 Kyle WilliamsWR | 7 | 6% | 8%▲8 | 8% |
 Efton Chism IIIWR | 7 | 6% | 8%▲8 | 4% |
 A.J. BrownWR | 4 | 3% | 0%▼13 | 2% |
Carries
| Player | Car | Season share | Last 3 wk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhamondre StevensonRB | 44 | 37% | 29%▼29 |
 TreVeyon HendersonRB | 38 | 32% | 43%▲43 |
 Drake MayeQB | 23 | 19% | 18%▼5 |
 Corey KinerRB | 14 | 12% | 9%▼10 |
 Tommy DeVitoQB | 1 | 1% | 1% |
Pace, pass rate and efficiency
Season averages with the Patriots’ rank among 32 teams and the league average.
Plays per game
65.0
13th · league 64.1
Neutral seconds per play
31.2
10th · league 31.9
Neutral pass rate
61%
9th · league 58%
Pass rate over expected
+1.6
10th · league -1.6
Offense EPA/play
-0.04
22nd · league +0.01
Defense EPA/play allowed
-0.01
12th · league +0.01
Points per game
16.3
30th · league 23.1
Points allowed per game
19.3
6th · league 23.1
Depth chart
nflverse · updated Oct 6, 10:08 AM ET
Fantasy Nerds · updated Oct 6, 11:18 AM ET
- LWR
- 2.Kyle Williams
- RWR
- 1.Romeo Doubs2.Mack Hollins
- SWR
- 1.Demario Douglas2.Efton Chism
Schedule and Vegas lines
| Wk | Opponent | Result / kickoff | Spread | Total | Implied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @SEA | L 10-13 | +3 | 44.5 | 20.75 |
| 2 | vsPIT | W 20-3 | -4.5 | 41.5 | 23 |
| 3 | @JAX | L 6-35 | +3 | 46.5 | 21.75 |
| 4 | @BUF | W 29-26 | +7 | 49.5 | 21.25 |
| 5 | vsLV | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Oct 11 | -3.5 | 45.5 | 24.5 |
| 6 | vsNYJ | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Oct 18 | – | – | – |
| 7 | @CHI | Thu 8:15 PM ET, Oct 22 | – | – | – |
| 8 | @MIA | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Nov 1 | – | – | – |
| 9 | vsGB | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Nov 8 | – | – | – |
| 10 | @DET | Sun 9:30 AM ET, Nov 15 | – | – | – |
| 12 | @LAC | Sun 8:20 PM ET, Nov 29 | – | – | – |
| 13 | vsBUF | Sun 4:25 PM ET, Dec 6 | – | – | – |
| 14 | vsMIN | Thu 8:15 PM ET, Dec 10 | – | – | – |
| 15 | @KC | Mon 8:15 PM ET, Dec 21 | – | – | – |
| 16 | @NYJ | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Dec 27 | – | – | – |
| 17 | vsDEN | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Jan 3 | – | – | – |
| 18 | vsMIA | Sun 1:00 PM ET, Jan 10 | – | – | – |
Closing lines for played games; current lines for upcoming games. Implied points = half the total plus or minus half the spread.
Injuries
Week 5 report
- A.J. BrownWRIRAnkle
- Andrew RupcichGQUndisclosed
- Brenden SchoolerSAFNFIBack
- Bryce BaringerPIRUndisclosed
- Channing CanadaCBQHamstring
- Charles WoodsCBQShoulder
- Christian BarmoreDTQShoulder
- Christian GonzalezCBQShoulder
- Dell PettusSAFIRAnkle
- Eli RaridonTEQAnkle
- Eric ButlerSAFQUndisclosed
- Greg Van RotenGIRThigh
- Harold Landry IIILBPUPUndisclosed
- Isaiah ItonDEQUndisclosed
- Jeremiah WebbWRIRArm
- Jimmy KibbleWRQUndisclosed
- Julian HillTEIRKnee
- Khalil JacobsLBIRUndisclosed
- Mack HollinsWRQCalf
- Marcus BryantOTIRAnkle
- Mike OnwenuGIRAnkle
- Myles MontgomeryRBIRUndisclosed
- Quintayvious HutchinsLBIRKnee
- Shane ZylstraTEQUndisclosed
Fantasy points allowed
2026 season averages by position, not adjusted for opponents. Rank 1st = fewest allowed (toughest matchup).
| Pos | PPR allowed/G | League avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 14.0 | 16.8 | 7th · tough |
| RB | 20.9 | 21.7 | 15th |
| WR | 34.9 | 32.5 | 20th |
| TE | 5.9 | 13.5 | 1st · tough |
Adjusted for offenses faced (PPR): vs QB 1st · vs RB 9th · vs WR 12th · vs TE 8th. Defense vs positionNoisy this early in the season: weight it lightly.
How this works
Shares are the player’s targets or carries divided by the team total for the same weeks. Pace is the average seconds between snaps on the same drive in neutral situations; neutral pass rate counts plays while the game is competitive, so it reflects the play-caller’s preference rather than the score. EPA per play is the average expected points added (nflverse model).
The depth chart shows each source’s latest snapshot with its time, nflverse first. Fantasy points allowed sum what every opposing QB, RB, WR and TE scored, divided by games played.
Sources: nflverse play-by-play, Fantasy Nerds (depth chart)
Frequently asked questions
How fast do the Patriots play?
The New England Patriots average 31.2 seconds between snaps in neutral situations in 2026, 10th-fastest of 32 teams, and run 65.0 offensive plays per game. In neutral game situations they pass on 61% of plays (9th of 32).
Who leads the Patriots in targets?
Mack Hollins has 17% of the Patriots’ targets in 2026. Rhamondre Stevenson leads the backfield with 37% of the carries.
How good are the Patriots on offense and defense?
By expected points added per play, the Patriots offense ranks 22nd (-0.04) and the defense ranks 12th (-0.01 allowed) in 2026.