Here’s your Patriots GameDay supplement for all of the latest news ahead of today’s Week 13 clash as the Pats hit the west coast to take on the LA Chargers at SOFI Stadium.
Check out my preview for today’s game here.
Roster Moves
Main Roster
LB Jack Cichy (Claimed from Tampa Bay – Not cleared COVID protocol)
TE Dalton Keene (Activated from IR)
DT Akeem Spence (Signed from PS)
WR Donte Moncrief (Signed from PS)
TE/DT Rashod Berry (Promoted from PS)*
*Main roster promotions will revert back to PS after the game
Practice Squad Signings
S J.T. Hassell
OL Ross Reynolds
Released
WR Isaiah Ford
Isaiah Ford’s time in New England was put to an end yesterday as he was released. Some positive news is that Dalton Keene is back from IR, I’m excited to see if he can contribute on Sunday. Akeem Spence and Donte Moncrief have earned roster spots and Rashod Berry is the sole practice squad promotion today.
Injury Check-In
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
OUT
NONE
DOUBTFUL
NONE
QUESTIONABLE
LB Ja’Whaun Bentley (Groin)
DL Adam Butler (Shoulder)
DL Byron Cowart (Back)
DB Kyle Dugger (Toe)
K Nick Folk (Back)
TE Ryan Izzo (Hamstring, Hand)
CB J.C. Jackson (Hip)
FB Jakob Johnson (Knee)
G Shaq Mason (Calf)
QB Cam Newton (Abdomen)
WR Matthew Slater (Knee)
RB J.J. Taylor (Quadricep)
Still a busy report for the Pats as we move towards the end of the season. The main name appearing this week on the list was Cam Newton, dealing with some kind of abdomen injury, but, Rapsheet reported this morning that Cam is expected to start today.
We’ll have to wait for the inactives to see if any can’t play today.
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
OUT
DOUBTFUL
LB Denzel Perryman (Back)
QUESTIONABLE
RB Kalen Ballage (Ankle)
CB Casey Hayward Jr.(Groin)
DE Uchenna Nwosu (Chest)
WR Joe Reed
Denzel Perryman is the only Charger not expected to play later today, but, they will have Kalen Ballage according to Adam Schefter.
Salary Cap Update
As always, here’s your weekly check-in from @patscap! The current cap number stands at $20,450,825 following this week’s roster moves.
In probably the most unique NFL season in history, Miguel provides a rundown of where every contracted player is for the team.
Fantasy Starts (PPR)
RB Damien Harris
Got a feeling Harris could have a big game today, even with Michel back from IR, Harris is clearly the starter and could see a big workload today, especially with how the passing game is looking right now. Week 12 – 4.70 Week 13 projected points (NFL Fantasy) –9.31– Average points – 9.35
WR Jakobi Meyers
Meyers still managed to get into double-figure points last week even with a poor passing game, this week he’s probably your best flex option if you’re looking for a wildcard pick. Week 12 – 10.20 Week 13 projected points (NFL Fantasy) –12.76– Average points – 12.49