2026 Team Outlook: New England Patriots
RB Rhamondre Stevenson, NE - Fantasy Handcuff
The fantasy market was ready to put Stevenson out to pasture in 2025 after New England drafted the explosive TreVeyon Henderson. After a relatively quiet first 10 games (101/324/3 with 20 catches for 214 yards
and no touchdowns on 12.1 touches per game), Stevenson was the better running back on the Patriots over their final eight games. He missed three games midseason, along with only 22 snaps in Week 12, allowing Henderson (65/330/4 – 5.1 yards per carry with 13 catches for 81 yards and one score) to strut his stuff. Stevenson made big plays in the run game (5.7 yards per carry) and catching the ball (10.7 YPC) over his final 111 touches, leading to him scoring 141.30 fantasy points in PPR formats over eight matchups (87/496/4 with 24 catches for 257 yards and three scores). For the year, New England gave him 225 touches over his 14 full games, leading to 1,281 combined yards with 10 touchdowns and 43 catches. He finished 24th in fantasy points (181.80) in PPR formats, but averaged 12.84 fantasy points over his 14 best games, painting a mid- tier RB2 outcome. On the downside, Stevenson had three more lost fumbles (six over the past two seasons – 10 total), but none came after Week 5. Fantasy Outlook: The bottom line with Stevenson is that he does a lot of things well while bringing power and some elusiveness for a big back to the Patriots’ run game. Last year, Stevenson gained 20 yards or more on a career-high 12 plays. He also has 18 scores over his previous 33 matchups. In the early draft season, Stevenson comes off the board as a mid-tier RB3 with an ADP of 89, 36 spots higher than TreVeyon Henderson (53). To be a winning fantasy investment in 2026, Stevenson will need to score more than 10.00 fantasy points per game in PPR leagues. He may be challenging to time, but Stevenson could work as a cheat RB2 for a wide receiver-strong team build. Let’s go with 1,000 combined yards with eight to 10 touchdowns and 30 catches, making him a backend RB2.
TE Eli Raridon, NE - Deep-league Only
Raridon spent three largely invisible seasons at Notre Dame (0/0, 5/51/1, 11/90/2) before stepping into a larger role in his final year, catching 32 passes for 482 yards across 12 games, though he couldn't find the end zone. His best work came in four outings (5/97, 4/85, 7/109, 6/67), flashing the ability to be a factor when given consistent opportunity.
The NFL projection, however, is modest. At 6'6" and 245 lbs., his primary value is as a blocking tight end, a role he'd grow into further with added bulk. He ran a 4.62 at the NFL Combine, and his initial quickness lags behind even that modest number, limiting his ability to create separation off the line. Two torn ACLs in consecutive years (2021 and 2022) add a durability concern that's hard to ignore. He can be a situational surprise as a receiver, but realistic expectations in the NFL point to minimal targets and even fewer scoring chances.
WR Romeo Doubs, NE - Sleeper (undervalued)
Over his four seasons with the Packers, Doubs caught 202 passes for 2,424 yards and 21 touchdowns on 320 targets across 59 games. He averaged 3.4 catches for 41.2 yards and 0.36 touchdowns per contest (9.68 fantasy points per game in PPR formats), painting him as a borderline backend WR3. Doubs comes off a career high in receiving yards (724) and yards per catch (13.2). Before 2025, he had never gained 40 yards or more on a catch in the NFL during the regular season (two last year). His best showing in receiving yards came in the postseason (8/124/1 on 11 targets), which was also the case in 2023 (6/151/1). Doubs also had an impact game (6/58/3) in Week 4. He scored between 10.00 and 19.50 fantasy points in six other matchups, making him a viable start in 44.4% of his games. I don’t view Doubs as WR1 or WR2 on an NFL team. He has improved against man coverage over the past two years, and Green Bay featured him in some jump ball situations at the goal line in 2025. Fantasy Outlook: Over the past three seasons, Doubs finished 37th (174.40), 56th (132.10 – four missed games), and 37th (16.50) in fantasy points. Green Bay gave him WR1 snaps (74.2%) last season. New England paid him $68 million for four years in March. For comparison, the Packers threw the ball 23 times fewer than New England in 2025, resulting in 33 fewer completions. The addition of A.J. Brown drops Doubs' 2025 outlook to about 65 catches for 750 yards with five to seven touchdowns, putting him in the mid-tier WR3 conversation in the fantasy market. Doubs is the 52nd-ranked wideout in early June, with an ADP of 103 in the NFFC. His price point may slide some this summer, but Brown to the Patriots has been in the news all spring.
WR Kayshon Boutte, NE - Deep-league Only
In his third season with the Patriots, Boutte missed three games with hamstring and concussion issues. Despite his days on the sidelines, he led New England in wide receiver snaps (787 – 58.0%). Drake Maye featured him as a deep-play threat in 2025, highlighted by his 17.1 yards per catch. Boutte caught 42 of his 66 targets over 18 games (3.7 per week) for 719 yards and seven touchdowns. He opened last season with a tease fantasy showing (6/103 on eight targets), followed by a month of quiet production (1/16/1, 2/28, 1/18, and 3/43). The Patriots upped his deep play chances over the next three games (5/93/2, 2/55/1, and 3/75/1) despite averaging only four targets. For the remainder of the year, he only had 19 catches for 288 yards and two touchdowns on 36 targets over 10 games, with his only playable showing coming against Houston in the playoffs (3/75/1). Fantasy Outlook: With a similar snap opportunity in 2026, Boutte is on the field enough that he could average closer to six targets per game. His combination of scoring and big-play ability grades well, but New England must give him more chain-moving chances to help raise his fantasy floor. As the WR3 for New England, Boutte should benefit from seeing plenty of single coverage, especially when the Patriots feature four wide receiver sets. His role and ceiling for him with A.J. Brown added to New England's offense suggest a more challenging player to time and start in the fantasy market. Boutte is an improving player, with an explosive scoring card in his back pocket. Based on his post-trade value, his next step should be about a 45-catch wideout with 650 yards and a handful of scores. In the National Fantasy Football Championship in early June, Boutte draws WR6 status with a deep sleeper ADP (213).
WR Mack Hollins, NE - Deep-league Only
In his ninth season in the NFL, Hollins had his second-best outcomes in catches (52) and receiving yards (679) over 17 games (including the playoffs) while sitting out four other matchups. He scored three times and posted a high catch rate (69.3%). His ability to block led to WR2 snaps in most contests. Hollins scored over 10.00 fantasy points (PPR) in five games (7/89, 6/106, 4/64, 7/69, and 4/78/1), with the latter coming in the Super Bowl. Fantasy Outlook: Hollins is a big target (6’4” and 220 lbs.) who lacks a winning NFL resume, and age (33 in September) isn’t his friend. He does the dirty work needed to move the ball, along with being a sneaky player-maker when given a favorable matchup. Hollins will be undrafted in almost all 12-team formats.
RB Jam Miller, NE - Not Draft Worthy
Over four seasons at Alabama, Miller was never able to earn a full-time starting role. He finished his college career with 1,932 combined yards, 15 touchdowns, and 40 catches on 389 touches across 51 games. His best year came in 2024 (145/668/7 with 16 catches for 155 yards and one score). Miller saw his yards per rush decline each season in college (6.8, 4.9, 4.6, and 3.9). Despite offering plus speed (4.42 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL combine), Miller doesn't have enough experience or vision to see a winning developing hole in tight quarters. He brings weakness in pass protection, with a low ceiling catching the ball. New England could use him in the return game as they develop his overall skill set.
