- Tom Brady
- #12
- Team NE
- Pos QB
- Status FPFull Practice
- Owner FA
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Removed from injury report
Brady (elbow, toe) was removed from the Patriots' injury report Friday and won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Chiefs.
Analysis: Brady was added to the injury report Thursday after the two issues limited his activity in practice, but he was apparently able to do enough Friday to gain clearance for the Week 14 matchup. He'll head into the contest with two of his top targets (Julian Edelman and Mohamed Sanu) listed as questionable with injuries of their own, though neither receiver looks in major peril of missing the contest. Brady is coming off a 326-yard passing performance in last weekend's loss to the Texans, with the…read more
Published: Fri, Dec 6 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited at practice Thursday
Brady (toe/right elbow) was limited at practice Thursday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady was a full participant Wednesday, but he was downgraded to limited Thursday. So far there's nothing to suggest that the QB will miss Sunday's game against the Chiefs, but it remains to be seen if he'll log another limited session Friday or resume practicing fully to close the week.
Published: Thu, Dec 5 at 2:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Late flurry leads to strong line
Brady completed 24 of 47 pass attempts for 326 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 28-22 loss to Houston.
Analysis: Brady was looking like he was losing the fight with Father Time for the first half of this contest, but the ageless wonder caught fire in the second half and nearly pulled off an incredible comeback on the back of his three touchdown passes. The lack of an outside threat has certainly put a cap on what Brady can do, as he is forced to dink and dunk his way down the field these days (career-low 6.7 yards per attempt). Brady may not be the top-five fantasy quarterback this season we have become…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 11:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go against Houston
Brady (elbow) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Texans after practicing fully Friday.
Analysis: Brady logged a limited practice Thursday, but that was evidently maintenance related based on his full participation Friday. Who he'll be throwing to this weekend isn't quite as clear, given that Mohamed Sanu (ankle), Phillip Dorsett (concussion) and Julian Edelman (shoulder) are among the 17 players the team lists as questionable this week. With that in mind, Edelman is probably the most likely of the trio to suit up, and it appears as though Dorsett should be available. Meanwhile, Sanu seems…read more
Published: Fri, Nov 29 at 2:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited practice Thursday
Brady (elbow) was limited at practice Thursday, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady was listed as a full participant Wednesday, but there's a pretty good chance that his limitations Thursday were maintenance-related. We'll check back on Brady's status Friday to see if the QB is listed as questionable for Sunday night's game against the Texans or approaches the contest minus an injury designation.
Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet performance in win
Brady completed 17 of 37 passes for 190 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 13-9 win over the Cowboys.
Analysis: Neither offense could get much going on a rainy afternoon in Foxboro, but Brady was still able to connect with N'Keal Harry for a 10-yard TD in the first quarter that ended up being the difference in the game. It's the fifth time in the last six games the veteran QB has thrown one or fewer touchdowns, but Brady should get an opportunity to produce better fantasy value in Week 13's road game against a vulnerable Texans secondary.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 9:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Set to play Sunday
Brady (right elbow) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: Brady, who was limited by his elbow issue at Friday's practice, is out there as expected, but his Week 12 playing context isn't ideal. He's toughing it out through an injury, Sunday's weather in Foxborough isn't optimal, plus wide receivers Mohamed Sanu (ankle) and Phillip Dorsett (concussion) are both inactive.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 12:13pm by Rotowire.com
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On track to start Sunday
Brady (right elbow) -- who was added to the Patriots' injury report Friday after being limited at practice -- is in line to start Sunday's game against the Cowboys, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Rapoport's report backs up what Mike Reiss of ESPN.com relayed Friday. In any case, the QB's Week 12 status will be confirmed upon the release of the Patriots' inactives in advance of Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff. Though Brady is on track to start Sunday's contest, note that two of his key pass catchers -- Mohamed Sanu (ankle) and Phillip Dorsett (concussion) -- are iffy for the contest, plus rain and less-than-balmy weather could be a factor at Foxborough, according to Zack Cox of NESN.com.
Published: Sun, Nov 24 at 7:42am by Rotowire.com
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Expected to play Sunday
Brady's right elbow issue "won't keep him out of Sunday's game" against the Cowboys, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady officially is questionable for the contest after being listed as limited at Friday's practice, but his Week 12 status doesn't appear to be in danger after all. Of the dozen players listed as questionable by the Patriots on Friday's injury report, wideouts Mohamed Sanu (ankle) and Phillip Dorsett (concussion) are the team's key skill-position players whose Sunday status seems less certain.
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Added to Week 12 injury report
The Patriots list Brady (right elbow) as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys after the QB logged a limited practice Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady's Friday addition to the Patriots' injury report is notable, and his status will now need to be monitored in advance of Sunday's 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff. It remains to be seen if he's in real danger of missing the contest, but note that Jarrett Stidham is listed as Brady's top backup.
Published: Fri, Nov 22 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Quiet afternoon in win
Brady completed 26 of 47 passes for 216 yards in Sunday's 17-10 win over the Eagles.
Analysis: On a windy day in Philly, the Patriots didn't attempt to attack downfield much and relied on a dink-and-dunk passing game that resulted in a YPA of 4.6 for Brady, and Julian Edelman ended up throwing the team's only TD on a bit of trickery in the red zone. The 42-year-old quarterback is on pace to throw fewer than 25 touchdowns in a full season for the first time since 2006, but with the Pats still racking up wins, don't expect the game plan to change much. That said, Brady will get to face a…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 17 at 6:36pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid results in loss
Brady (shoulder) completed 30 of 46 pass attempts for 285 yards, a touchdown and an interception in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Ravens.
Analysis: Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' unconventional offense exposed what was the league's best defense Sunday, forcing Brady to play from behind and attempt a season-high 46 passes. The 42-year-old wonder wasn't able to connect down the field with much success (6.2 yards per attempt), but the volume led to 285 passing yards, his best mark since Week 6. The team may need to rely on Brady's arm following the upcoming bye week, as a four-game stretch against high-powered offenses will take place,…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 3 at 10:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go this week
Brady (right shoulder) has been removed from the Patriots' Week 9 injury report after practicing fully Thursday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, but any sliver of doubt regarding his status for Sunday night's game against the Ravens can now be discarded. The Patriots have reeled off eight straight wins to start the season, but a tough test awaits this weekend on the road against a 5-2 Ravens team that has won three straight and is fresh off its bye week.
Published: Thu, Oct 31 at 1:31pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited Wednesday
Brady was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice due to a right shoulder issue, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The veteran quarterback is likely just receiving some maintenance at the midway point of the season, as there's little to suggest that he's in serious peril of sitting out Sunday against the Ravens.
Published: Wed, Oct 30 at 4:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Solid numbers in win
Brady completed 20 of 36 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Browns.
Analysis: The 42-year-old found his favorite target, Julian Edelman, for both scores, and he avoided throwing an INT for the first time since Week 3. Through eight games, Brady is on pace for only 26 TDs, which would be his lowest total since 2013, but he is still headed for his 11th career 4,000-yard campaign. He'll get arguably his toughest test of the year in Week 9 when he leads the unbeaten Patriots into Baltimore.
Published: Sun, Oct 27 at 7:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Tosses touchdown in win
Brady completed 31 of 45 passes for 249 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Monday night's 33-0 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Brady routinely carved the Jets apart underneath early on, setting the stage for his 26-yard touchdown over the top to Phillip Dorsett to end the first quarter. With the Patriots leading 24-0 shortly thereafter, Brady was mostly asked to manage the game from then on. Although he'll be disappointed that his lone interception came after being hit while throwing -- now giving him four straight games with a pick -- it was otherwise an easygoing outing for the 42-year-old, who was not sacked Monday.…read more
Published: Mon, Oct 21 at 9:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Pair of rushing TDs in win
Brady completed 31 of 41 passes for 334 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Patriots' 35-14 win over the Giants on Thursday. He also rushed seven times for six yards and a pair of scores and committed two fumbles, losing one.
Analysis: It was notably more difficult than the final score would imply, but Brady helped the Patriots to a typically robust margin of victory by the final gun. He did his part by notching multiple rushing touchdowns in a game for the first time since Week 16 of the 2011 season, going in on a pair of one-yard sneaks in the third and fourth quarters. The future Hall of Famer did go without a touchdown pass for the second time in the last three games, but he's now generated four 300-yard efforts in his…read more
Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 8:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Piles on against lowly Redskins
Brady completed 28 of 42 passes for 348 yards, three touchdowns and an interception in Sunday's 33-7 win over Washington.
Analysis: Brady topped 300 yards for the third time in five games while tossing multiple scores for the fourth time. He threw a red-zone interception for a second straight week in the second quarter, but that was overshadowed by his three touchdowns: a six-yarder to Julian Edleman in the first quarter, a 29-yarder to Brandon Bolden in the third and a 10-yarder to Ryan Izzo in the fourth. New England's excellent preparation should have Brady ready to roll despite a short turnaround Thursday against the…read more
Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Carried by defense in Week 4 win
Brady completed 18 of 39 passes for 150 yards and an interception in Sunday's 16-10 win over Buffalo.
Analysis: Brady was flummoxed by Buffalo's defense but got bailed out by his own defense and special teams, which notched four interceptions and scored a touchdown on a blocked punt. He was intercepted in the end zone from the two-yard line in the second quarter. After struggling against one of the league's toughest secondaries, Brady gets a marvelous bounce-back opportunity in Week 5 against a dreadful Redskins unit.
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 2:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go this week
Brady (calf) has been removed from the Patriots' Week 4 injury report.
Analysis: Brady (calf) was limited at Wednesday's practice, but there was never any danger of him missing Sunday's road game against the 3-0 Bills. Three games into the season, Brady is off to a nice start, averaging 303.7 passing yards per game to go along with a tidy 7:0 TD:INT ratio.
Published: Thu, Sep 26 at 1:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice Wednesday
Brady (calf) was limited at Wednesday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Reiss notes that "Brady will obviously play" Sunday against the Bills, but the fact that the veteran signal caller is logging limited practice reps at this stage adds context to the logic behind the team's signing of QB Cody Kessler.
Published: Wed, Sep 25 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 300 yards in comfortable win
Brady completed 28 of 42 passes for 306 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 30-14 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Brady threw a 25-yard touchdown to Phillip Dorsett in the first quarter and added a three-yard touchdown to Julian Edelman -- who later left the game with a chest injury -- in the second quarter. The quarterback was removed from the game with his team leading 30-7 in the fourth quarter but had to be reinserted after rookie Jarrett Stidham promptly threw a pick-six. A lack of weapons would become a bit of a concern if Edelman needs to miss additional time in the wake of Antonio Brown's release,…read more
Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 1:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Off the injury report
Brady (calf) has been removed from the Patriots' Week 3 injury report.
Analysis: Brady was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday, but there was never really any doubt that he'd play Sunday against the Jets. Though the Patriots have moved on from Antonio Brown, Brady -- who has looked sharp out of the gate this season -- still has the likes of Julian Edelman, Josh Gordon, Phillip Dorsett and James White (all capable pass catchers) to throw to. One concern for the veteran QB heading into the weekend, however, is the state of the team's banged-up offensive line.
Published: Fri, Sep 20 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited again
Brady (calf) remained limited at practice Thursday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.
Analysis: That said, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston noted that Brady appeared to be moving without issue at the start of Thursday's practice. At this stage, however, there's little to no doubt that Brady will play Sunday against the Jets, with the main question here being whether or not the QB approaches the weekend minus an official injury designation.
Published: Thu, Sep 19 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited practice
Brady (calf) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: In a week filled with high-profile QB injuries, Brady finds his name on the Patriots' initial injury report in advance of Sunday's game against the Jets. That said, there's been nothing to suggest that his status for the contest is in any danger. Through his first two games this season, Brady has recorded 605 passing yards to go along with a nifty 5:0 TD:INT ratio and one rushing score. Injuries to the Patriots offensive line are somewhat concerning, but the veteran signal caller gets a nice…read more
Published: Wed, Sep 18 at 1:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Three total TDs in blowout win
Brady completed 20 of 28 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns while rushing twice for one yard and another score in Sunday's 43-0 win over Miami.
Analysis: Brady hit newest teammate Antonio Brown for a 20-yard touchdown late in the first half. He also got into the end zone himself on a one-yard quarterback sneak before adding a 10-yard touchdown to James White to complete the scoring. The veteran quarterback was efficient and spread the ball out with multiple completions to seven different targets, but he didn't need to do much with New England dominating a pathetic Dolphins team throughout.
Published: Sun, Sep 15 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Dices up Steelers' D
Brady completed 24 of 36 pass attempts for 341 yards and three touchdowns in Sunday's 33-3 win over the Steelers.
Analysis: Brady didn't need to shake off any "preseason rust" from minimal usage during the exhibition games that many signal callers appeared to have Week 1. The future Hall of Famer simply got to work and absolutely dissected a Pittsburgh secondary that had no answers for ageless wonder. Brady didn't even have the recently signed Antonio Brown at his disposal, but he will get to add the polarizing but undoubtedly talented wideout to the mix in a favorable matchup against the Dolphins next Sunday.
Published: Sun, Sep 8 at 10:05pm by Rotowire.com
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Plays against Panthers
Brady completed eight of 12 passes for 75 yards in Thursday night's 10-3 preseason win over the Panthers.
Analysis: Brady featured for three drives in his first and likely only preseason action. The storied signal-caller found a good connection with wideout Phillip Dorsett during his brief cameo, which culminated with New England scoring a one-yard rushing touchdown on Brady's final snap to cap an eight-plus-minute, 85-yard drive. With his exhibition involvement now presumably over, Brady will use the next couple weeks to get fully prepared for his 20th pro campaign, which kicks off against the Steelers on…read more
Published: Thu, Aug 22 at 8:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Hoping for preseason appearance
Brady wants to play in Thursday's preseason game against Carolina, but he isn't sure if he coach Bill Belichick will allow it, WEEI's Ryan Hannable reports.
Analysis: Belichick typically has given his starting quarterback a good chunk of work in the preseason, with Brady attempting at least 24 passes each of the last six years. He'll likely fall shy of that number this August, having already been held out for the first two weeks. It isn't clear when Brady will get his first chance to practice with wideout Josh Gordon, who was reinstated Friday from an indefinite suspension.
Published: Tue, Aug 20 at 6:56am by Rotowire.com
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Not suiting up Saturday
Brady isn't expected to play in Saturday's preseason game in Tennessee, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: For the second consecutive exhibition, Brady won't be available to the offense with an eye on an appearance in Thursday's contest against the Panthers. He won't get a chance to hook up with Julian Edelman (thumb) and the recently-reinstated Josh Gordon in that game, but Brady is slated to get in his typical minimal preseason run in the near future.
Published: Sat, Aug 17 at 2:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Could skip preseason opener
Brady spent most of Wednesday's walk-through practice on the sideline, which "could foreshadow that he won't play" in Thursday's preseason's opener against the Lions, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady has had an interesting week, which included a contract extension that in fact doesn't solidify his status with the Patriots beyond the 2019 season. Additionally, Jeff Darlington of ESPN.com relayed that Brady has placed his Brookline, Mass. home on the market. Though reading into the quarterback's real estate dealings may not bear fruit regarding his future outlook with the Patriots, there appears to be context building in which Brady will be plenty motivated this coming season even after…read more
Published: Wed, Aug 7 at 10:04am by Rotowire.com
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Gets a raise for 2019
Though Brady's new deal ups his pay by $8 million this season, the QB "acknowledged how the deal doesn't tie him to the franchise beyond the 2019 season," Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. "It's a unique situation I'm in -- 20th year with the same team, I'll be 42 years old. So pretty much uncharted territory for everybody," Brady noted Monday. "I'm going to go out there and do the best I can this year and see what happens."
Analysis: The report adds that while Brady's new contract can be technically viewed as a two-year extension through the 2021 campaign, it's notable that 2020 and 2021 are "void years." As a result, it's expected that the two sides will revisit terms in advance of the 2020 season. With that in mind, Reiss relays that the Patriots have agreed to not use their franchise tag on Brady. In any case, the signal-caller's new deal both gets him a raise this year and grants the franchise some extra salary-cap…read more
Published: Mon, Aug 5 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Inks two-year extension
Brady and the Patriots agreed on a two-year, $70 million extension Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Just one day after his 42nd birthday, Brady inked a new deal that will also raise his salary to $23 million for this upcoming season, making him the sixth highest-paid quarterback in the league. As reported by Rapoport, the deal with be worth $30 million for 2020 and $32 million for the following season. Even though the deal is through the 2021 campaign and the terms are agreed upon now, his salary will still be adjusted each year he continues playing per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Father time…read more
Published: Sun, Aug 4 at 10:56am by Rotowire.com
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Bulks up in offseason
Brady relayed Wednesday that he bulked up a bit in advance of training camp, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. "I wanted to get a little bigger this year and put on a few more pounds and try to absorb the hits a little bit more," Brady noted. "I worked pretty hard at that."
Analysis: The quarterback, who is listed at 6-foot-4, 225 pounds, indicated that the strength he added this offseason has helped him in training camp thus far and hasn't come at the expense of his fluidity. Meanwhile, Brady -- who turns 42 years old this weekend -- continues to work at a high level, with no obvious signs of decline in his play. One thing he'll have to contend with this season is that he'll no longer have elite tight end Rob Gronkowski as a security blanket, but the team's offense still…read more
Published: Wed, Jul 31 at 12:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Skips voluntary OTAs
As expected, Brady wasn't in attendance during Thursday's OTAs, the Boston Herald reports.
Analysis: The Patriots' current workouts are voluntary, so this nugget isn't really concerning, especially given Brady's year-round dedication to nutrition and conditioning. In his absence, added QB reps are available for Brian Hoyer, Danny Etling and rookie Jarrett Stidham. Once Brady does take the field with his teammates, he won't have tight end Rob Gronkowski, who retired this offseason, to throw to. Newcomers looking to fill the void created by Gronkowski's departure are Benjamin Watson, Austin…read more
Published: Thu, May 23 at 1:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Expected to miss voluntary workouts
Brady isn't expected to participate in voluntary team workouts this offseason, ESPN.com's Mike Reiss reports.
Analysis: Brady often attended the entire offseason program earlier in his career, but he waited for the start of mandatory minicamp (June 5) to report last year. The late start ultimately had no impact on his success, with the 41-year-old throwing for 4,355 yards and 29 touchdowns en route to the usual first-round bye and a sixth Super Bowl victory. Brady faces a challenge in 2019 with Rob Gronkowski retiring, as the quarterback had a 115.0 passer rating on throws to his star tight end the past five…read more
Published: Mon, Apr 1 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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First player with six Super Bowl rings
Brady completed 21 of 35 passes for 262 yards with no touchdowns and one interception in the Patriots' 13-3 win over the Rams in Super Bowl LIII on Sunday. He also lost two yards on two rushes and fumbled once, but it was recovered by the offense.
Analysis: It won't go down as the most aesthetically pleasing of his many Super Bowl appearances by any stretch, but Brady, unsurprisingly, made key passes when it counted most. He struggled early in the game, getting intercepted on New England's first possession and then losing the ball on a sack later in the first quarter. That fumble was recovered by the offense, however, and Brady took care of the ball from that point forward. Then, he led scoring marches of five and nine plays in the fourth quarter,…read more
Published: Sun, Feb 3 at 7:23pm by Rotowire.com
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Doesn't intend to retire
Brady said Sunday in an interview with ESPN reporter Jeff Darlington that he doesn't intend to retire after the Patriots' Super Bowl LIII matchup with the Rams.
Analysis: Brady will of course reserve the right to change his mind regardless of the outcome of his ninth Super Bowl appearance, but for the moment, the 41-year-old isn't thinking of ending his Hall of Fame career while he continues to play at a high level. Even in a relative down season -- his 29 touchdown passes were his fewest in a 16-game slate since 2013 -- Brady still capably directed a potent New England offense to a 10th straight AFC East title and a third consecutive conference championship.…read more
Published: Tue, Jan 29 at 12:16pm by Rotowire.com
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Passes for 348 yards
Brady completed 30 of 46 pass attempts for 348 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Sunday's 37-31 AFC Championship Game overtime win over the Chiefs.
Analysis: Brady completed 65 percent of his passes, but he was mainly limited to shorter gains and finished averaging 7.6 yards per attempt. He also threw a pair of inopportune interceptions, including one in the end zone on the second drive of the game. Brady completed a touchdown pass to Phillip Dorsett just before halftime, giving him a 2:2 TD:INT over two playoff games. He has benefited from outstanding contributions from the running game, but he should be forced to shoulder more of the load in the…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 20 at 9:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Surgical in divisional-round win
Brady completed 34 of 44 passes for 343 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 41-28 divisional-round win over the Chargers.
Analysis: New England's offense was nearly unstoppable in the first half, as a combination of efficient dinking and dunking -- coupled with some Chargers penalties on third down -- led to five touchdowns on the home team's first six drives. Unfortunately for Brady's owners in playoff pools, four of those five scores came on the ground. The Patriots continued to mix in passes while nursing a large second-half lead, allowing Brady to easily eclipse 300 yards through the air. Expect strong numbers from him…read more
Published: Sun, Jan 13 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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Moves past knee issue
Brady, who had been managing a knee issue, benefited from the Patriots' bye week in advance of Sunday's divisional-round playoff contest against the Chargers, NFL.com reports.
Analysis: Per the report, Brady previously dealt with an MCL sprain for a few weeks, but he's healed now and healthy heading into Sunday's game. The 41-year-old QB finished up the 2018 regular season with 4,355 passing yards and a 29:11 TD:INT ratio. Having shed his knee concern, Brady is now looking to help the Patriots advance to the AFC Championship Game for the eighth consecutive time.
Published: Sun, Jan 13 at 8:01am by Rotowire.com
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Tosses four TDs to secure bye
Brady completed 24 of 33 passes for 250 yards and four touchdowns in Sunday's 38-3 win over the Jets. He finishes the regular season with 4,355 yards and a 29:11 touchdown to interception ratio.
Analysis: Brady's team was in control throughout in a game they needed to win to secure a first-round bye. He comes up short of the 30-touchdown mark for just the third time in the past nine seasons, but fantasy owners who invested in Brady on draft day largely got what they were expecting from him. Owners in dynasty formats should start lining up alternatives for the 41-year-old, though, as Father Time could lend a critical blow at any moment.
Published: Sun, Dec 30 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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Plans to play next year
Brady said Wednesday that he plans to continue his career into 2019 and beyond, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. "I have goals to not only play next year, but beyond that," Brady said in his weekly interview on Westwood One. "I'm going to try to do it as best I possibly can. I'm going to give it everything I have, like I always have."
Analysis: Brady has been consistent about his desire to play well into his 40s and isn't going to change his mind after a rough couple of weeks. He downplayed the significance of a knee injury that landed him on the injury report Weeks 12 through 14, saying he isn't dealing with anything beyond the normal bumps and bruises that come standard with life in the NFL. He has a good chance to finish his regular season on a high note, with New England playing host to the Jets in Week 17. A victory ensures the…read more
Published: Wed, Dec 26 at 3:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Dismisses talk of injury
Brady wouldn't confirm that he was dealing with an injury when asked Monday on the "Mut & Callahan" radio program on WEEI Boston if he was nursing a partially torn MCL in his knee, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports. "I'm not getting into specifics of any injuries," Brady said. "It just doesn't make any sense."
Analysis: After a dominant showing against the Dolphins in Week 14, Brady's performance has regressed over the past two contests, with the veteran signal-caller completing only 63.3 percent of his passes for 6.8 yards per attempt and a 2:3 TD:INT over that span. With New England establishing an early lead in Sunday's 24-12 win over the Bills, the team followed a run-heavy game plan, which contributed to Brady turning in season lows in completions, attempts and passing yardage. It's unclear if any…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 24 at 7:05am by Rotowire.com
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Limited by Bills
Brady completed 13 of 24 passes for 126 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions in Sunday's 24-12 win over Buffalo.
Analysis: Brady couldn't get much going against the stout Buffalo secondary, as he had just 73 yards and two interceptions on his first 18 throws before finding Julian Edelman for a 32-yard touchdown on fourth down with 5:05 left in the third quarter. With a first-round bye hanging in the balance, look for Brady to step up at home against the Jets in Week 17.
Published: Sun, Dec 23 at 1:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Comes up short late in loss
Brady completed 25 of 36 passes for 279 yards with a touchdown and an interception in the Patriots' 17-10 loss to the Steelers on Sunday.
Analysis: Although his final line was certainly solid save for his one interception, Brady couldn't put together one of his trademark late-game comebacks against a Steelers defense that stiffened when it mattered most. The future Hall of Famer gave up the ball on downs on the Patriots' final drive, throwing three straight incompletions -- a fourth was nullified by a New England penalty -- from Pittsburgh's 21-yard line. Prior to that series, Brady suffered an interception on an uncharacteristically…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 16 at 5:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Downplays knee issue
Brady has "zero concern" with regard to the knee issue that has had him listed on the Patriots' injury report at times over the last three weeks, NESN's Mike Cole reports.
Analysis: Brady briefly needed medical attention during Sunday's loss to the Dolphins, but he didn't miss a snap in the game and downplayed the issue afterward. "I think my knee brace just grabbed, and it dug in the wrong spot," the QB noted Monday. "There's no concern." Though the Patriots lost in improbable last-play fashion in Week 14, Brady did his part, throwing for a season-high 358 yards and tossing three TDs versus zero picks. He'll look to help his team get back on the winning track in this…read more
Published: Tue, Dec 11 at 8:26am by Rotowire.com
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Throws for three touchdowns in loss
Brady completed 27 of 43 passes for 358 yards and three touchdowns during Sunday's 34-33 loss to the Dolphins.
Analysis: Brady broke out of his second-half slump in a big way Sunday, amassing a season-high output in passing yardage while compiling three touchdown passes for the first time since Oct. 21 (four touchdown passes over his previous five games combined entering Week 14). It's been a brutal stretch for those who invested an early-round selection in Brady, as he finished outside of the top 15 quarterbacks in standard scoring formats over each of his past five games entering Sunday, with an average finish…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 9 at 2:00pm by Rotowire.com
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Good to go this week
Brady (knee) has been removed from the Patriots' Week 14 injury report, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Brady is thus good to go for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. The veteran QB's overall stats aren't eye-popping; his 3,342 passing yards in 12 games are ninth in the league, but Brady -- who has logged a 20:8 TD:INT ratio in that span -- maintains a decent enough fantasy floor while helming a well-coached offense with a variety of capable pass-catching weapons.
Published: Thu, Dec 6 at 1:24pm by Rotowire.com
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Limited practice session Wednesday
Brady (knee) logged a limited practice Wednesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Brady is in no danger of missing Sunday's game against the Dolphins, and there's a decent chance that he won't carry an injury designation for that contest once the Patriots' final Week 14 injury report is released Friday.
Published: Wed, Dec 5 at 3:11pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 300 passing yards
Brady completed 24 of 32 pass attempts for 311 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Vikings.
Analysis: Brady completed 75 percent of his passes and connected with nine different receivers while averaging a healthy 9.3 yards per attempt. He threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Josh Gordon to go ahead in the third quarter, but he nearly helped Minnesota back into the game by throwing an interception on the next drive. Brady could've enjoyed a better day, but the Patriots chose to hand off to James Develin for a pair of short touchdowns, rather than attack via the pass. The veteran now has just four…read more
Published: Sun, Dec 2 at 6:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Removed from injury report
Brady (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Vikings, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Tight end Dwayne Allen, who won't play due to a knee issue, is the only player listed on the Patriots' unusually light Week 13 injury report. The Patriots also removed Rob Gronkowski (back/ankle) from their report, which should provide a boon to Brady's fantasy outlook for the second straight week. While there's no doubt regarding Brady's status for Sunday's contest, the Vikings' rugged defense poses a less-than-ideal matchup for the veteran signal-caller.
Published: Fri, Nov 30 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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Restricted in practice again
Brady (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Chad Graff of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Though Brady's practice reps were capped for the second day in a row, there doesn't appear to be any major concern about his availability for Sunday's game against the Vikings. That said, Brady may need to register a full practice Friday to avoid an injury designation heading into the weekend. The matchup with a Minnesota defense that shut down Aaron Rodgers and company a week earlier isn't a great one, though Brady's fantasy prospects would improve if the Vikings' top cornerback, Xavier Rhodes…read more
Published: Thu, Nov 29 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Logs limited session
Brady (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: Brady was also limited at practice last week with the same issue in addition to an illness. He moved past both concerns to start and lead the Patriots to a 27-13 win over the Jets over the weekend. With no known setbacks in the contest, it's assumed that he'll be good to go for the Patriots' Week 13 game against the Vikings.
Published: Wed, Nov 28 at 1:37pm by Rotowire.com
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Tops 3,000 yards again
Brady (knee/illness) completed 20 of 31 passes for 283 yards and two touchdowns in Sunday's 27-13 win over the Jets.
Analysis: Brady benefited from the return of Rob Gronkowski (back/ankle). He hit the tight end for a 34-yard touchdown in the first quarter and added a 21-yard score to Julian Edelman in the third. With this effort, Brady topped 3,000 passing yards for the 16th time in the past 17 seasons. He will bring a 19:7 touchdown to interception ratio into New England's Week 13 home meeting with the Vikings.
Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 1:53pm by Rotowire.com
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Active Sunday
Brady (knee/illness) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Jets.
Analysis: The last time Brady missed a regular-season start due to injury was back in 2008, when he tore his ACL in Week 1. It's therefore no surprise to see him out there Sunday despite being limited at practice this past week with a knee issue and then skipping Friday's session due to an illness. He'll take aim at a Jets squad that has dropped four straight games, including a 41-10 loss to the Bills in Week 10. Helping Brady's cause is that the Patriots' Week 11 bye afforded the team's coaching staff…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 8:37am by Rotowire.com
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Preparing to play Week 12
Brady (knee/illness), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets, is set to play in the contest, Mike Giardi of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: The report notes that the knee issue that limited Brady's participation in Thursday's practice and the illness that kept him out for Friday's session were never considered major concerns, with the Patriots opting to restrict his workload mainly for precautionary purposes. Neither the knee nor the illness should impact Brady's fantasy outlook for Week 12, as he'll project as a quality starting option against a so-so Jets pass defense while getting one of his top weapons back in tight end Rob…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 25 at 5:44am by Rotowire.com
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Questionable, expected to play
Brady, who had been limited in practice earlier this week due to a knee issue, missed Friday's session due to an illness, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The QB is officially listed as questionable for Week 12's game against the Jets, but he's expected to play this weekend, with that likely outcome set to be confirmed in advance of the first wave of kickoffs Sunday since the Patriots' road tilt is slated to kick off at 1:00 ET.
Published: Fri, Nov 23 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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Not spotted at practice
Brady (knee) was not spotted at the media-access portion of Friday's practice, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: Previous reports suggested that Brady was in no danger of missing Sunday's game against the Jets, but this wrinkle makes his status worth monitoring closely leading up to that contest. With Brady not out there at the start of practice Friday, Brian Hoyer and Danny Etling were the only QBs on the field for the Patriots.
Published: Fri, Nov 23 at 9:13am by Rotowire.com
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Listed as limited again
Brady (knee) was listed as limited on Thursday's estimated practice report, Jim McBride of The Boston Globe reports.
Analysis: The team didn't actually take the field Thursday, so how Brady looks at practice Friday will be telling. So far there's nothing to suggest that he's in any danger of missing Sunday's game against the Jets, though it's possible that Brady could approach that contest with an official "questionable" injury designation.
Published: Thu, Nov 22 at 11:47am by Rotowire.com
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Knee not major concern
Brady, who was limited at practice Wednesday with a knee issue, "should be fine going forward," Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Meanwhile, Michael Giardi of NFL Network echoes the notion that Brady's Week 12 availability is not in danger. That said, given the Patriots' injury-reporting tendencies, it's quite possible that the QB -- who appeared to tweak his knee during Week 10's loss to the Titans -- ends up being officially listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Jets.
Published: Thu, Nov 22 at 5:28am by Rotowire.com
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Limited by knee issue
Brady was listed as limited at practice Wednesday with a knee issue.
Analysis: As Kevin Duffy of the Boston Herald points out, Brady "took some shots against the Titans" in Week 10, but so far there's nothing to suggest that the quarterback's status for Sunday's game against the Jets is in any danger. Coming off their Week 11 bye, the Patriots continue to roster just two signal-callers, Brady and Brian Hoyer.
Published: Wed, Nov 21 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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No touchdowns in Week 10 loss
Brady completed 21 of 41 passes for 254 yards without a touchdown or turnover while rushing once for no gain and catching a six-yard pass in Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Titans.
Analysis: Brady's club got down early and never recovered. He looked like a newborn deer on his six-yard catch from Julian Edelman in the fourth quarter, stumbling over his own feet to come up just short on 3rd-and-7. A turnover on downs on the next play was the dagger, as Tennessee took over leading 27-10 with under 11 minutes remaining. New England waved the white flag after the Titans scored a touchdown on the ensuing possession, pulling Brady in favor of Brian Hoyer for the remainder of the contest.…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 1:22pm by Rotowire.com
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Throws for 294 yards
Brady completed 22 of 35 pass attempts for 294 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 31-17 win over the Packers.
Analysis: The Packers' pass rush and secondary did a good job of limiting Brady's production in the first half, but the all-time quarterback was eventually able to break through in the second half. The 41-year-old put an exclamation point on the victory with a 55-yard touchdown to Josh Gordon in the fourth quarter. With that sole passing score, Brady has now thrown for one or fewer scores in three of the last four outings. This has been the result of a run-heavy offensive game plan in the red zone, but…read more
Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 10:11pm by Rotowire.com
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