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Showdown Jets @ Patriots

  • The Patriots enter at 8-2, the Jets around 2-7.


  • Major Injuries / Roster Notes:

    • Patriots will not have Rhamondre Stevenson (RB) — ruled out with a toe injury.

    • Patriots also missing WR Kayshon Boutte, TE Austin Hooper, and LB Christian Elliss.

    • Jets will not have WR Garrett Wilson (knee).

    • Jets also missing CB Azareye’h Thomas (concussion).


  • With key backs (Stevenson) out for NE, and key WR (Wilson) out for NYJ, the offensive landscape shifts. The Patriots likely lean more on rookie TreVeyon Henderson in the backfield.


  • Jets’ passing game takes a hit without Wilson; they may lean heavier on RBs and shorter, safer targets.


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 Captain (1.5×) Targets (with updated roster context)


  • TreVeyon Henderson (Patriots RB): With Stevenson out, Henderson has elevated role, rushing explosion last week and now big opportunity.


  • Patriots D/ST: With Jets missing their top WR and their offense in flux, the Patriots defense has upside for sacks/turnovers.


  • Jets RB Breece Hall: With the Jets passing game diminished, Hall (or whichever lead back) becomes more central.


  • Jets WR/TE deep target (e.g., Tyquan Thornton or Allen Lazard): As contrarian Captains — expensive risk, but upside if they step into bigger roles.



 Flex Targets


Tier 1 – High usage / role certainty


  • TreVeyon Henderson (RB – NE)

  • Patriots WR slot options (since Boutte out) – e.g., Mack Hollins or Kyle Williams 

  • Jets RB Breece Hall


Tier 2 – Value / upside


  • Jets TE / WR2 (due to Wilson out)

  • Patriots TE Hunter Henry (since Hooper out)

  • D/STs or kickers (in low-scoring/turnover game)


Tier 3 – Dart throws / contrarian upside


  • Jets WR2/3 who may see extra targets

  • Deep pass-play backs or gadget players



 Stack Strategies & Game Script Considerations


  • With the Patriots healthier and slightly favored, you could lean NE-handicap build: Captain Henderson, flex Henry or WR slot, maybe Patriots D/ST.


  • Contrarian: lean Jets with the hope they lean run/pass mix and catch NE off-guard. Captain the Jets RB + select Jets WR/TE.


  • Balanced: choose one side for your Captain and mix flexes of both teams to hedge if script swings.



 Key Lineup Construction Notes


  • Because both teams have offensive questions (major misses), ownership may cluster on the few “safe” backs/defenses — try to find leverage.


  • Given changes, RBs (Henderson for NE, Jets lead back) and TE/WR slot players may offer more value than big WR1 spots.


  • Defenses have extra value given injuries/instability.



 Sample Lineup Shapes


(A) Cash Build


  • Captain: TreVeyon Henderson

  • Flex: Hunter Henry, Mack Hollins, Jets RB lead, Patriots D/ST, Kicker


(B) Tournament / Contrarian Build


  • Captain: Jets RB Breece Hall

  • Flex: Jets WR2/3, Patriots D/ST, Hunter Henry, Patriots WR slot, kicker


(C) Balanced Build


  • Captain: Patriots D/ST

  • Flex: TreVeyon Henderson, Jets RB Breece Hall, Mack Hollins, Jets WR2/3, kicker



Final Thoughts


The major injury shifts mean this slate is less about premium WR explosions (Wilson, Boutte out) and more about dependable volume (backs, slot receivers) and defense/turnover upside. It’s a slightly uglier slate, but those create tournament advantages for those who pivot off the chalk.



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