The New England Patriots added a potential new backup at No. 234 in Behren Morton, a 6-foot-2 quarterback who paired an 80.9 PFF Passing Grade with the “big-game” processing to lead Texas Tech to 26 wins as a starter. Morton demonstrated a 22-to-6 TD-to-INT ratio in 2025 while flashing elite velocity—verified by an official 61-mph throw velocity at the Combine—that ranks among the highest ever recorded for the position.
In dynasty Superflex formats, Morton can be considered a late round flier as he competes for a backup role with Tommy DeVito behind Drake Maye in Foxboro.
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The New England Patriots just secured their future TE in Eli Raridon at No. 95, a 6-foot-7 giant of a man who pairs a 4.58-second 40-yard dash with a massive 110.2 Speed Score (91st-percentile) that makes him a potential mismatch in the seam. Raridon boasts a 95th-percentile Catch Radius and a 37-inch vertical (9.89 Relative Athletic Score), helping to alleviate concerns of his collegiate injury history.
In dynasty formats, Raridon becomes a late-round stash, where his massive frame and a future path to targets from QB Drake Maye in New England makes him an interesting player to take a flier on in rookie drafts.
Despite stalled talks, the Patriots remain the primary destination for A.J. Brown, with defacto GM Eliot Wolf now refusing to shut the door on a blockbuster move for Philadelphia’s alpha wideout. A post-June 1 trade appears the most likely window for a deal, providing Drake Maye with a legitimate WR1 and instantly solidifying Brown’s status as a high-volume anchor receiver for fantasy football.
This the most critical roster situation to monitor before NFL training camp begins. Brown joining the New England offense would created more dynasty value than it costs. Brown, Maye and DeVonta Smith would surge at the expense of Jalen Hurts and the newly signed Romeo Doubs.
It was a night to forget for WR Stefon Diggs and the New England Patriots. They fell behind 19-0 going into the fourth quarter and eventually lost to the Seattle Seahawks 29-13. In his first Super Bowl appearance, Diggs was largely a non-factor, catching all three of his targets for 37 scoreless yards. This game capped off a quiet postseason stretch for the 11-year veteran, who had 14 receptions for 110 yards and one TD across four games.
The 32-year-old recently said he plans on playing “until the wheels fall off” and still has two more years left on his contract. The Patriots can move on with a $9.7 million dead cap hit, but may choose to keep the four-time Pro Bowler after he led the team with over 1,000 yards and 85 catches during the regular season. Diggs averaged 12.4 fantasy PPG (WR21) in 2025, and if he stays with New England in 2026, he could be a strong value pick in drafts, with a current ADP of 80th overall on Underdog and 92nd on FastDraft.
Author: Wolf Trelles-Heard (@DynastyFFWolf )
In an ugly, snow-soaked slugfest, the New England Patriots punched their ticket to the Big Game with a 10-7 win over the Denver Broncos, marking the franchise’s record 12th Super Bowl appearance. It was cold all afternoon, but the weather took a turn for the worse in the second half, making passing the ball and kicking field goals nearly impossible. Maye finished just 10-of-21 for 86 passing yards, but the MVP candidate made an impact as a runner, scoring a TD and rushing for 65 yards on 10 carries.
With Maye held in check by the snow and Denver’s defense, New England survived by controlling the clock and winning the turnover battle. The Patriots forced two turnovers and sacked QB Jarrett Stidham three times, while Rhamondre Stevenson handled the dirty work on offense — rushing for 71 yards and playing mistake-free football in the elements. Nothing fancy, but fantasy managers should note he out-touched rookie TreVeyon Henderson, who had just five rushing yards, 25 to three. Keep that in mind before reaching on Henderson early in 2026 drafts.
Next up for New England: a date with the Seattle Seahawks on February 8th in Santa Clara, CA, in Super Bowl LX.
Author: Wolf Trelles-Heard (@DynastyFFWolf on X/Twitter)
In a game that featured eight combined turnovers between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans, Drake Maye did just enough to get the Patriots to the AFC Championship game. Maye threw for 179 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, he also lost two fumbles.
Rhamondre Stevenson led the way on the ground for New England, carrying 16 times for 70 yards and Kayshon Boutte was the leading receiver, grabbing three passes for 75 yards and one score. Stefon Diggs and DeMario Douglass caught the other two touchdown passes from Maye.
Maye and the Patriots will head to Denver to take on the Jarrett Stidham led Broncos for the chance to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
