Patriots carry no fantasy lineup locks into Week 4

1-2 start stalls opening month

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

No Patriots player is a lineup lock in fantasy right now. https://t.co/60MVrwoIJa Via @FieldYates on X

What happened: Field Yates listed no New England player as a lineup lock. New England sits 1-2 entering Week 4.

Why it matters: The offense has posted the lowest EPA per play and points per drive of any team since the 2023 Jets. Coach Mike Vrabel dismissed claimed friction with Drake Maye as the unit tries to stabilize.

By the numbers: Patriots: 1-2 entering Week 4; lowest EPA per play and points per drive through three games since the 2023 Jets.

What to watch: Week 4 usage and red-zone targets will show whether a reliable option emerges.

Sources

@FieldYates 2026-10-01T16:30:21.148157+00:00

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