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Patriots' Austin Hooper: Two catches Sunday
Austin Hooper caught two of his four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens.Hooper was on the field for 23 of a possible 74 snaps on offense in the contest, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, while fellow TE Hunter Henry was out there for 60, en route to catching six of his seven targets for 35 yards and a TD. As this coming Sunday's game against the Jets approaches, Hooper profiles as a fantasy dart while working behind Henry in a New England offense that tends to spread the ball around.
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Patriots' Austin Hooper: Playing time dips Sunday
Austin Hooper logged a season-low 16 out of a possible 52 snaps on offense in Sunday's 35-31 loss to the Bills, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.For the second straight contest, Hooper saw a decrease in snaps and wasn't targeted in New England's passing game. He'll remain off the fantasy lineup radar as long as fellow TE Hunter Henry is healthy and available.
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Patriots' Austin Hooper: Held without a catch Monday
Austin Hooper was on the field for 25 of a possible 65 snaps on offense in Monday's 33-15 win over the Giants, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.In the process, Hooper, who caught three of his four targets for 39 yards the New England Patriots' Week 12 win over the Bengals, did not record a target in the contest, while fellow TE Hunter Henry (49 snaps) brought in four of six targets for 73 yards. Hooper heads into his team's bye week with a 16/213/1 receiving line on 19 targets in 12 games, a rate of production that limits his fantasy viability to the deepest of formats.
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Patriots' Austin Hooper: Three catches against Bengals
Austin Hooper caught three of his four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.During a game in which the New England Patriots' TEs were more of a focal point than usual, Hunter Henry recorded seven catches for 115 yards and a TD on 10 targets, while none of the team's WRs had more than two catches. As next Monday's game against the Giants approaches, Hooper's fantasy value remains modest with Henry as the clear top option for Drake Maye at tight end.
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Patriots' Austin Hooper: Cleared to face weak Bengals D
Austin Hooper (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.Hooper practiced without limitations Thursday and Friday after a limited session Wednesday, and he has cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. Hunter Henry remains New England's top pass catcher among tight ends. but Hooper could find success against a Bengals defense that has been by far the worst in the league at defending the position, allowing a league-high 80.8 receiving yards per game to tight ends, as well as 12 touchdowns to the position in 10 games.
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Patriots' Austin Hooper: Practices in full Thursday
Austin Hooper (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.Hooper missed Week 11 while in the concussion protocol, but he's now trending toward a return for Sunday's road matchup against the Bengals. Of course, Hooper will need to gain full clearance, including from an independent neurologist, before retaking the field. If active for Sunday's game, Hooper will handle No. 2 tight end reps behind Hunter Henry.
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Patriots' Austin Hooper: Limited in practice Wednesday
Austin Hooper (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.After missing the New England Patriots' Week 11 win over the Jets while working his way through the concussion protocol, Hooper's return to practice as a limited participant represents a tangible step in the right direction. The tight end will need to upgrade to full participation Thursday and/or Friday and receive clearance from an independent neurologist in order to play Sunday against the Bengals, however. If available Sunday, Hooper will resume working as the top backup to Hunter Henry.
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Patriots' Austin Hooper: Ruled out for Thursday
Austin Hooper (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets.Hooper unsurprisingly didn't practice on a short week after suffering a concussion during Sunday's win at Tampa Bay. The New England Patriots likely will elevate Thomas Odukoya or CJ Dippre from the practice squad before Thursday night, with Hooper's absence potentially also leaving a few more snaps for FB Jack Westover or New England's WRs.
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Patriots' Austin Hooper: Sitting out Tuesday's practice
Austin Hooper (concussion) isn't in attendance for Tuesday's practice, Evan Lazar of the New England Patriots' official site reports.Though the Patriots aren't expected to hold a rigorous practice Tuesday, the fact that Hooper hasn't even been seen working out off to the side suggests he's not likely to suit up Thursday against the Jets. Assuming the veteran tight end is ruled out for the Week 11 contest, the Patriots could have fullback Jack Westover serve as the main backup to starting TE Hunter Henry. New England could also elevate one of Thomas Odukoya or CJ Dippre from the practice squad.
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Patriots' Austin Hooper: Diagnosed with concussion
Austin Hooper (concussion) did not participate in Monday's walkthrough practice.Hooper entered concussion protocol following the New England Patriots' 28-23 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday, when he did not record a catch on one target while playing 34 of 61 offensive snaps. Hooper will progress through the league's five-step concussion protocol, which makes it unlikely that he'll be cleared to play in Thursday's AFC East tilt against the Jets. Hooper and Hunter Henry are the only two tight ends on the Patriots' active roster, which makes Thomas Odukoya and C.J. Dippre the top candidates to be elevated from New England's practice squad for Week 11 if Hooper is indeed ruled out.
Austin Hooper
#81 TE / New England Patriots / EXP: 10YRS Height: 6-4 Weight: 254 lb Age: 31 College: Stanford Bye 14Fantasy Points by Week
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