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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Solid versus Texans
Jahlani Tavai produced eight tackles (three solo) in the 41-21 loss to the Texans in Week 6.Tavai was one of two New England defenders to tally eight tackles. He was on the field for 52 defensive snaps (84 percent) and 14 on special teams (47 percent). The linebacker will look to build on his solid performance in Week 7 at Jacksonville.
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Tallies nine tackles vs. Gang Green
Jahlani Tavai finished Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Jets with nine tackles (five solo).Tavai was the second-leading tackler for New England on Thursday behind Raekwon McMillan (10). Tavai joined strong safety Kyle Dugger as the only two New England Patriots players to play every single defensive snap in the loss. Tavai has seen a heavy workload on defense over the last two weeks, and through the first three games of the regular season he has accrued 18 tackles (11 solo) and one pass defended.
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Agrees to three-year extension
Jahlani Tavai and the New England Patriots agreed to terms Tuesday on a three-year extension with a $15 million base value, and that can reach $21 million with incentives, Mike Reiss of ESPN reports.Tavai has entrenched himself as a key member of New England's starting linebacker corps, playing a hybrid ILB/OLB role that saw him record 110 tackles, two interceptions and a sack in 17 games last season. He now joins DT Christian Barmore, RB Rhamondre Stevenson and C David Andrews as players who were entering the final year of their contracts but have re-signed under new coach Jerod Mayo. Tavai is well positioned to repeat as a worthwhile fantasy option in IDP formats in new defensive coordinator DeMarcus Covington's scheme.
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Logs 110 tackles during 2023 season
Jahlani Tavai recorded 110 tackles, two interceptions and a sack in 17 games with the New England Patriots during the 2023 regular season.Per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site, Tavai finished the campaign as Pro Football Focus' fourth-ranked linebacker with an 86.5 grade, while taking a step forward as a hybrid ILB/OLB for the team. It's a role that the 2019 second-rounder is slated to reprise, with Tavai signed with New England through the 2024 season.
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Will play Sunday
Jahlani Tavai (teeth) is active Sunday against the Jets.Tavai has been limited in practice this week while dealing with a mouth-related injury. However, the veteran linebacker has recovered enough to take the field Sunday, which is good news for New England's linebacker corps.
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Could play Week 18
Jahlani Tavai (teeth) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.The New England Patriots' leading tackler has been limited in practice throughout the week due to a tooth issue, but he still has a shot at suiting up Sunday. Mack Wilson would likely start alongside Ja'Whaun Bentley at inside linebacker if Tavai is unable to play in Week 18.
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Limited practice Thursday
Jahlani Tavai (teeth) was a limited participant at the New England Patriots' practice Thursday.Tavai appears to be dealing with a mouth injury to open the week, logging limited sessions both Wednesday and Thursday. It's unclear if he's in danger of missing Sunday's contest against the Jets, but if he's forced to sit, Mack Wilson could draw a start at inside linebacker.
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Records 10 tackles
Jahlani Tavai finished with 10 tackles (four solo), including a tackle for a loss, in the New England Patriots' 27-21 defeat to the Bills on Sunday.The fifth-year linebacker, who signed a two-year extension with New England in 2022, continued his career-best season with another strong performance. Tavai has set career highs in tackles (104), solo tackles (59), passes defensed (five) and interceptions (two).
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Will play versus Denver
Jahlani Tavai (ankle) is active for Sunday's game against the Broncos.Tavai was a limited participant in all three practice sessions this week and is good to go for Sunday's game. The 2019 second-round pick has a career-high 90 tackles (51 solo), including 1.0 sacks, two interceptions and a forced fumble over 14 games this season.
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Patriots' Jahlani Tavai: Chance to play Week 16
Jahlani Tavai (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday night's game against the Broncos.The 27-year-old seems to have suffered an ankle injury at some point within the last week, and after a limited week of practice, he's got a chance to play in Week 16. Tavai's availability will be something to look out for Sunday, as Ja'Whaun Bentley (knee) is also listed as questionable, meaning New England could be without both of their top inside linebackers. If Tavai is unable to suit up in Week 16, Mack Wilson would likely see increased snaps for the New England Patriots' defense.