#Patriots# WR DeMario Douglas’ career stats compared to Colts WR Josh Downs (regular season only): 2023: 🔹Douglas: 49 REC | 561 YDS | 0 TD 🔹Downs: 68 REC | 771 YDS | 2 TD 2024: 🔹Douglas: 66 REC | 621 YDS | 3 TD 🔹Downs: 72 REC | 803 YDS | 5 TD 2025: 🔹Douglas: 31 REC | 447 YDS | 3 TD 🔹Downs: 58 REC | 566 YDS | 4 TD 2026 (7 Games): 🔹Douglas: 23 REC | 256 YDS | 3 TD 🔹Downs: 26 REC | 307 YDS | 0 TD While Downs has the edge in overall production, Douglas has a higher career catch rate (68.7% vs. 66.1%) and yards per target (7.7 vs. 7.2). Would acquiring Downs be worth it, or should the Patriots stick with Douglas?

#Patriots# veteran OL Greg Van Roten (hip) is eligible to return from injured reserve this week and has been seen around the locker room as of late, per @MikeReiss. With New England’s offensive line dealing with injuries, Van Roten could provide some much-needed depth.

#Patriots# OLB Elijah Ponder against the Raiders (via PFF): 🔹24 Pass Rush Snaps 🔹2 Sacks (Team-High) 🔹2 Hurries 🔹1 QB Hit 🔹5 Total Pressures 🔹20.8% Pressure Rate 🔹26.1% Pass Rush Win Rate (Team-High) 🔹92.0 Pass Rush Grade (Team-High) 🔹5 Defensive Stops (Team-High) 🔹1 Forced Fumble 🔹2 Tackles For Loss 🔹6 Total Tackles Hidden gem.

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