These are the top fantasy football players of the New England Patriots as ranked by Average Draft Position (ADP) in PPR-format mock drafts.
Data as of February 25, 2021.
| # | Name | Pos | Team | ADP | Bye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jake Burt | TE | NE | 7.10 | 5 |
| 2 | Damien Harris | RB | NE | 9.02 | 5 |
| 3 | James White | RB | NE | 12.04 | 5 |
| 4 | Julian Edelman | WR | NE | 12.05 | 5 |
| 5 | Cam Newton | QB | NE | 13.12 | 5 |
| 6 | Sony Michel | RB | NE | 14.02 | 5 |
| 7 | Rex Burkhead | RB | NE | 14.04 | 5 |
| 8 | New England Defense | DEF | NE | 14.11 | 5 |
Jake Burt's current ADP is 7.10, which is the 10th pick of the 7th round, and 82nd selection overall.
Damien Harris's current ADP is 9.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 9th round, and 98th selection overall.
James White's current ADP is 12.04, which is the 4th pick of the 12th round, and 136th selection overall.
Julian Edelman's current ADP is 12.05, which is the 5th pick of the 12th round, and 136th selection overall.
Cam Newton's current ADP is 13.12, which is the 12th pick of the 13th round, and 155th selection overall.
Sony Michel's current ADP is 14.02, which is the 2nd pick of the 14th round, and 157th selection overall.
Rex Burkhead's current ADP is 14.04, which is the 4th pick of the 14th round, and 159th selection overall.
New England Defense's current ADP is 14.11, which is the 11th pick of the 14th round, and 167th selection overall.
| Week | Home/Away | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home | Miami Dolphins |
| 2 | Away | Seattle Seahawks |
| 3 | Home | Las Vegas Raiders |
| 4 | Away | Kansas City Chiefs |
| 5 | Home | Denver Broncos |
| 7 | Home | San Francisco 49ers |
| 8 | Away | Buffalo Bills |
| 9 | Away | New York Jets |
| 10 | Home | Baltimore Ravens |
| 11 | Away | Houston Texans |
| 12 | Home | Arizona Cardinals |
| 13 | Away | Los Angeles Chargers |
| 14 | Away | Los Angeles Rams |
| 15 | Away | Miami Dolphins |
| 16 | Home | Buffalo Bills |
| 17 | Home | New York Jets |
| 6 | Home | Denver Broncos |
Hogan will be eligible to be drafted in the Premier Lacrosse League after signing with the organization for the 2021 season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: The Premier Lacrosse League season stretches from June 4 to September 19 which seems to suggest the veteran wide receiver will not play in the 2021 season, although it's possible Hogan could make a return to the NFL at some point. Of course, that's dependent on teams' interest in the 33-year-old who played 11 games with the Jets last season before being cut from injured reserve.
February 13, 2021 1:24 PM EST
Patriots safety Devin McCourty expects Bolden to resume his football career in 2021, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Bolden originally was scheduled to be a free agent this offseason, before a COVID/19 opt-out pushed the final year of his contract back to 2021. He's scheduled for a $1.98 million cap hit, with the Patriots able to free up $1.49 million if Bolden is released, per overthecap.com. The 31-year-old RB has largely made a living on special teams, getting only 52 touches in 61 regular-season appearances from 2016 to 2019.
February 5, 2021 10:25 AM EST
Kumerow signed a reserve/future contract with the Bills on Tuesday.
Analysis: Kumerow spent the majority of the 2020 season in Buffalo but was claimed by the Saints in late December. In six games with the Bills, he recorded one 22-yard touchdown reception across 17 offensive reps, his only reception of the season.
January 26, 2021 7:45 PM EST
Miller played one game during the 2020 season, suiting up for the Bears in Week 10 and catching two passes for six yards.
Analysis: Coming back from his summer 2019 knee injury, Miller signed with the Patriots in August but was then released in early September. He later spent time with Chicago and Washington, logging a grand total of five snaps. The veteran running back can become an unrestricted free agent in March, a month before his 30th birthday.
January 18, 2021 6:37 AM EST
Olszewski finished the 2020 season with five catches (on five targets) for 62 yards and a TD and five carries for 23 yards in 13 games.
Analysis: While Olszewski didn't see much work in the Patriots offense this past season, he did make quite a mark as a returner, fielding 18 kickoffs for 418 yards and 20 punts for 346 yards and a TD. His strong effort in that department led to the 24-year-old being selected to the AP 2020 All-Pro First Team as a special teamer. Olszewski is under contract with New England through 2021and should thus reprise his role in the return game this coming season. Whether he sees more opportunities as a pass catcher, however, hinges largely on the team's offseason moves at the wide receiver position.
January 14, 2021 9:22 AM EST
