Player Outlook
The Patriots DST had a big season in 2022 and should once again be considered among the best Fantasy options this year. The Patriots DST is worth drafting with a late-round pick in all leagues. In 2022, the Patriots DST finished as the No. 1 Fantasy unit with 54 sacks, 19 interceptions, 11 fumble recoveries and eight touchdowns. New England allowed 18.7 points per game and 322.0 yards per contest, and the Patriots defense should once again be tough in 2023. Safety Devin McCourty retired this offseason, but New England added talented rookie cornerback Christian Gonzalez to play opposite Jonathan Jones, giving the Patriots a formidable secondary. The Patriots DST should also be cheap on Draft Day, which adds to its value because of the upside.

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  • Patriots' Marcus Jones: Set for IR

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    Jones (shoulder) suffered a torn labrum and he's expected to be placed on in-season injured reserve, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports. Jones went down with a shoulder injury in New England's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins and he will now miss at least four contests while on IR. It's likely that he'll be out longer than the minimum amount of weeks and in his absence, Shaun Wade and Myles Bryant will likely see an increase in usage.
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  • Patriots' Marcus Jones: Logs DNP

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    Jones (shoulder) did not practice Wednesday. Jones left Sunday's loss to the Dolphins early with the injury and was unable to return to the game. It's unclear what side of questionable he may be on for Sunday's tilt against the Jets, but he'll likely need to get on the practice field Thursday or Friday if he's going to be able to suit up for the contest.
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  • Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Returns to practice

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    Jones (ankle) was able to log a limited practice Wednesday. Jones was a DNP in practice Friday and ultimately didn't suit up for the team's loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. His return to the field is good news for his prospects of suiting up Week 3, although far from guarantees he'll play against the Jets.
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  • Patriots' Matthew Judon: Impressive Sunday night

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    Judon logged four tackles (four solo) and a sack during the Patriots' 24-17 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Judon registered the team's only sack of Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday night and has now recorded a sack in each of his first two games. The 31-year-old is on pace for double-digit sacks once again after logging 28 across his first two seasons in New England.
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  • Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Leads team in tackles

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    Tavai registered seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 24-17 loss to the Dolphins. Tavai led the Patriots in tackles Sunday night and now has 11 total tackles on the season. Through two games, the 26-year-old has been productive on both defense and as a special teamer playing 46 snaps on defense and 19 on special teams against the Dolphins.
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  • Patriots' Christian Gonzalez: Productive in loss

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    Gonzalez recorded six tackles (six solo) and a pass deflection in New England's 24-17 loss to Miami on Sunday. Gonzalez finished tied for second on the team in tackles while also playing all 63 defensive snaps. The rookie first-round pick has looked impressive across his first two career games, logging 13 tackles, two pass deflections and a sack, and will look to keep up this production against the Jets next week.
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  • Patriots' Marcus Jones: Won't return Sunday

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    Jones (shoulder) won't return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Jones was initially labeled as questionable to return after hurting his shoulder in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup, and he was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after halftime. He finished the game with four solo tackles, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for next Sunday's game against the Jets.
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  • Patriots' Marcus Jones: Questionable to return

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    Jones is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a shoulder injury. Jones was shaken up while making a tackle in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup and went to the locker room shortly after being examined in the medical tent. It's unclear whether he'll be available down the stretch, but Jalen Mills, Shaun Wade and Myles Bryant are candidates to see increased playing time if Jones is unable to return.
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  • Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Unavailable for Week 2

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    Jones (ankle) has been ruled out for the Patriots' matchup with the Dolphins on Sunday Night Football. Jones missed practice Friday with an ankle injury and he will now be forced to miss New England's Week 2 contest. Marcus Jones could step into a starting role at cornerback in his absence.
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  • Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Gets questionable tag for Sunday

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    Jones (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Miami. After missing practice Friday, Jones appears to be on the doubtful end of the questionable designation for Week 2. His absence would represent a major blow considering he's probably New England's corner best suited to cover either of Tyreek Hill or Jaylen Waddle. If Jones does in fact sit out, 2022 third-rounder Marcus Jones would be a good candidate to start Sunday.
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  • Patriots' Jonathan Jones: Battling ankle injury ahead of SNF

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    Jones (ankle) wasn't spotted at practice Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. Jones was added to the injury report Thursday after a limited practice, and the starting cornerback could be in danger of sitting out Sunday night's game against the Dolphins. If Jones is unable to suit up, the tall task of slowing down standout wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle will get even tougher for New England.
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  • Patriots' Adrian Phillips: Tallies four tackles in opener

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    Phillips accumulated four tackles (three solo) in Sunday's season opening loss to the Eagles. Phillips contributed in multiple areas during Sunday's contest. He logged 17 snaps as a defender (28 percent) to go along with 22 on special teams (76 percent). He will continue backing up Kyle Dugger at strong safety when the Patriots welcome the Dolphins to town on Sunday Night Football in Week 2.
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  • Patriots' Jabrill Peppers: Six tackles in loss

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    Peppers recorded six tackles (three solo), a forced fumble and a pass deflection in Sunday's 25-20 loss to the Eagles. Peppers was very active in Week 1, finishing tied for third on the team in tackles while also forcing Jalen Hurts to fumble in the fourth quarter, which was recovered by teammate Marcus Jones. The safety is now in his second campaign in New England and he'll look to build off of the 60 solo tackles he compiled over 17 contests in 2022.
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  • Patriots' Matthew Judon: Gets a sack Sunday

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    Judon recorded three tackles and a sack in Sunday's 25-20 loss versus Philadelphia. The four-time Pro Bowler did what he does best in Week 1, sacking the notoriously elusive Jalen Hurts on a crucial third-and-goal to force a field goal on the first drive of the game. He's on pace for his third consecutive double-digit sack season, and he should have plenty of opportunities to rush the passer in Week 2 versus Tua Tagovailoa and a high-flying Miami offense.
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  • Patriots' Christian Gonzalez: Impressive in NFL debut

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    Gonzalez recorded seven tackles, a pass defensed and a sack in Sunday's 25-20 loss versus the Eagles. At least early, it appears the Patriots have hit on the 17th overall pick of the 2023 Draft. He nearly came away with an interception on a crucial fourth down with two minutes remaining, but a great rep against DeVonta Smith still gave New England a chance to win the game even though Gonzalez couldn't quite convert the turnover. He'll get another tough test in Week 2 versus Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle and the Dolphins.
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  • Patriots' Ja'Whaun Bentley: Great opening game

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    Bentley recorded nine tackles in Sunday's 25-20 loss versus Philadelphia. Bentley led New England in tackles in a game where they held the Eagles to under 100 rush yards, an impressive feat. He's well on his way to his third consecutive 100-tackle season, but draws a pass-heavy offense in Week 2 versus Miami.
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  • Patriots' Jack Jones: Placed on IR

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    Jones (hamstring) was placed on the Patriots' injured reserve Saturday, Evan Lazar of the team's official website reports. No surprise here, as Jones' hamstring injury was expected to keep him sidelined a couple weeks. His placement on IR means he will now have to sit out at least four weeks, so the earliest he can return is Week 5.
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  • Patriots' Jack Jones: Out multiple games

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    Jones (hamstring) has already been ruled out for Week 1 and is expected to be sidelined multiple games, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports. Given the expectation of multiple games missed, a trip to injured reserve is a possible outcome for Jones. When healthy, he is projected to provide depth at corner as well as contribute on special teams for New England.
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  • Patriots' Jack Jones: Ruled out for Week 1

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    Jones (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's opener against the Eagles, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official website reports. Jones was limited Wednesday but downgraded to DNP for Thursday's practice and needs further testing on the injured hammy. Marcus Jones and Shaun Wade will need to pick up the slack behind first-round rookie Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones at cornerback.
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  • Patriots' Jack Jones: Needs further testing on hamstring

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    Jones (hamstring) was unable to practice Thursday or Friday and is scheduled to undergo additional testing, putting his status for Sunday's season opener against the Eagles in doubt, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports. Coach Bill Belichick was optimistic about Jones' availability Wednesday, but he acknowledged Friday that those expectations have changed with Jones unable to practice the past two days and set for follow-up tests on the hamstring injury he suffered Wednesday. Jones had also been dealing with gun charges stemming from an arrest in June, but those were dropped Tuesday and aren't expected to affect the cornerback's availability.
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