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Patriots coach Jerod Mayo believes win over Bears can be template for the rest of the season

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo has vowed the second half of New England's season will be focused on making positive steps toward that future

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K.J. Osborn - No catches Sunday Osborn logged 29 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After being a healthy scratch in Week 9, Osborn returned to the mix Sunday, while finishing second among New England's wideouts in terms of snaps. However, Osborn didn't catch his only target in the contest, and unless his volume picks up in the coming weeks, he'll remain off the fantasy radar.

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Kendrick Bourne - No snaps in Week 10 Though Bourne was active for Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, he didn't log any snaps in the contest, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact After recording four catches (on six targets) for 41 yards in the Patriots' overtime loss to the Titans in Week 9, Bourne was the odd man out among the team's wideouts Sunday. While he figures to re-enter the mix in the coming weeks, Bourne's off the fantasy radar until or unless he reclaims a key role in a New England WR corps that also includes DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Ja'Lynn Polk, K.J. Osborn and Javon Baker.

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Ja'Lynn Polk - Catches TD in Week 10 Polk, who was on the field for 26 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught his only target in the contest for a two...

Impact Polk, who was in the Patriots' starting alignment along with fellow wideout Kayshon Boutte, continues to see limited volume in New England's offense, which limits his current fantasy lineup utility. That said, his usage going forward is worth monitoring, as it's plausible that the 2024 second-rounder could pick up the pace in terms of his production as the season rolls along.

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Hunter Henry - One catch in Week 10 Henry, who logged 57 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught one of his four targets in the contest for 14 yards.

Impact With the Patriots relying heavily on two-TE sets Sunday, Henry's teammate Austin Hooper was on the field for a season-high 41 snaps en route to catching three of his four targets for 64 yards. Given the that he continues to see steady snaps in New England's Drake Maye-helmed offense, Henry -- who had combined for 20 catches over his previous three outings -- is a bounce-back candidate in Week 11 versus the Rams.

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JaMycal Hasty - Logs six carries versus Chicago Hasty carried six times for 20 yards and caught his only target for four yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears.

Impact While working in a change-of-pace role Sunday, Hasty recorded 12 of a possible 64 snaps on offense, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com. In a backfield that also includes top option Rhamondre Stevenson (45 snaps, 20 carries) and Antonio Gibson (seven snaps, five carries), Hasty carries limited fantasy lineup upside as long as Stevenson remains available.

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Antonio Gibson - Five carries Sunday Gibson logged seven of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In the process, Gibson carried five times for 26 yards and wasn't targeted in the contest. As long as he continues to work behind Rhamondre Stevenson (45 snaps, 20 carries Sunday), Gibson is off the fantasy radar in his change-of-pace role in New England's offense.

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Kyler Murray squarely in MVP race, and what else we learned in Week 10

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NFL Week 10 highlights: Lions storm back vs. Texans, Eagles blow out Cowboys

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2024 NFL Playoff Picture: Nine teams are near-locks; Bears, Bucs fade away

Nine teams move closer to locking up a playoff bid, while hopes for the Bears and Buccaneers fall apart in Week 10.

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Kayshon Boutte - Career-high four catches Sunday Boutte caught four of six targets for 47 yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears.

Impact On a tough day for both offenses, Boutte led the Patriots in targets and set a new career high in receptions. The second-year wideout has seen exactly six targets in three straight games, and in five contests since rookie Drake Maye took over as the starting QB, Boutte has posted a 13-203-1 line on 23 targets. He'll try to build on that modest production in Week 11 against the Rams.

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DeMario Douglas - Four grabs in Sunday's win Douglas caught four of five targets for 50 yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears.

Impact Neither offense saw much success Sunday, but Douglas at least tied for the Patriots' lead in receptions with Kayshon Boutte, Douglas' 50 yards were his highest total since Week 6, and on the season he sports a modest 39-356-1 line on 53 targets through 10 games. The switch to rookie Drake Maye under center gives the New England passing attack more upside, but so far Douglas hasn't benefitted on a consistent basis. The slot receiver could make a bigger impact in Week 11 against the Rams.

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Austin Hooper - Surprise leading receiver Sunday Hooper caught three of four targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears.

Impact For the third time in the last four games, Hooper caught at least three passes, and this time he turned the volume into a team high in receiving yards on the afternoon, and a season high for himself. The veteran tight end is still behind Hunter Henry on the Patriots' depth chart, but Hooper's 11-119-0 line on 14 targets over the last four games and steady role in the offense might give him some deep-league fantasy appeal in TE premium formats heading into a Week 1 clash with the Rams.

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Rhamondre Stevenson - Best yardage total since Week 5 Stevenson carried the ball 20 times for 74 yards and caught his only target for three yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears.

Impact After eking out just 82 rushing yards total over the prior three games, Stevenson nearly matched that mark Sunday, although his longest gain went for only 11 yards. However, after scoring four TDs in the last two contests, he failed to get into the end zone this time around. Stevenson's 3.8 yards per carry this season is a career low, but he's already scored a career-high seven touchdowns through nine games while amassing 614 scrimmage yards. He'll try to hit paydirt again in Week 11 against the Rams.

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Drake Maye - Carried to win by defense Maye completed 15 of 25 passes for 184 yards and a touchdown with an interception in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears. He added 24 rushing yards on four carries.

Impact The third overall pick in the 2024 Draft got the better of Caleb Williams, the first overall pick, in their first career meeting, but neither rookie quarterback sparkled. Maye did account for the only TD of the game however, finding Ja'Lynn Polk for a two-yard score late in the second quarter to put the Patriots in the lead for good. Maye has a 7:5 TD:INT in five games since taking over the starting job at QB, and he'll look to take advantage of a better matchup in Week 11 at home against the Rams.

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Joey Slye - Perfect versus Bears Slye made all four of his field-goal attempts and his only extra-point try during New England's 19-3 win over the Bears on Sunday.

Impact Slye was perfect through all five his kicks during Sunday's victory, and he outscored Chicago's entire team. He will look to build off this performance during the team's Week 11 matchup versus the Rams.

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Drake Maye gets the better of Caleb Williams as sack-happy Patriots beat Bears 19-3

Drake Maye got the better of Caleb Williams in a matchup between top rookie quarterbacks and the New England Patriots beat the struggling Chicago Bears 19-3

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QB Caleb Williams has another rough day as the Bears lose to the Patriots 19-3

Right before Chicago’s bye week, it looked as if Caleb Williams had turned a corner

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Sione Takitaki - Questionable to return Sunday Takitaki (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Chicago.

Impact Takitaki injured his hamstring in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. If he's unable to return, Joe Giles-Harris should see more snaps at inside linebacker alongside Jahlani Tavai.

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Marcellas Dial Jr. - Ruled out Sunday Dial (head) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's matchup versus the Bears.

Impact Dial will be unable to return against Chicago after sustaining a head injury in the second half of the game. Marco Wilson will likely see an expanded role in Dial's absence.

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Marcellas Dial Jr. - Questionable to return Dial (head) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup versus the Bears.

Impact Dial suffered a head injury in the second half of Sunday's matchup, leaving his status for the remainder of the game up in the air. If he ends up being unable to return, Marco Wilson could see an uptick in playing time.

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Jaquelin Roy - Exits game with neck injury Roy (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bears, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Roy was listed as questionable for Week 10 due to a neck injury, and it appears he has aggravated the issue during Sunday's game. Deatrich Wise and Jeremiah Pharms may see some snaps in the interior offensive line behind starting nose tackle Davon Godchaux while Roy is sidelined.

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