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Kayshon Boutte, Jaylinn Hawkins, and Austin Hooper | Player Media Availability 1/8 Patriots players Kayshon Boutte, Jaylinn Hawkins, and Austin Hooper address the media on Thursday, January 8, 2025. Timecode Boutte: 00:00 -...

18 HOURS AGO • PATRIOTS.COM

Records 21 regular-season catches Hooper finished the 2025 regular season with 21 catches (on 26 targets) for 263 yards and two TDs in 16 games.

Impact While working behind fellow TE Hunter Henry (who logged a 60/768/7 receiving line) in a New England offense that spread the ball around, Hooper's fantasy impact this season was limited to deeper TE-friendly formats. The 31-year-old is eligible to become a free agent this coming offseason, unlike Henry, who is under contract with the Patriots through the 2026 campaign.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Patriots TE Says Drake Maye Hasn't Changed a Bit Standing in front of his locker this week, New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper fielded questions about his Pro Bowl quarterback Dra...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Austin Hooper and Rhamondre Stevenson | Player Media Availability 1/1 Patriots tight end Austin Hooper and running back Rhamondre Stevenson address the media on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

JANUARY 1 • PATRIOTS.COM

Scores TD in Week 17 Hooper caught both of his targets for 11 yards a touchdown in Sunday's 42-10 win over the Jets.

Impact Per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, Hooper logged 27 of a possible 66 snaps on offense in the contest, while fellow TE Hunter Henry, who was out there for 43 snaps caught all three of his targets for 49 yards and a TD. As long as Henry remains healthy, Hooper -- who heads into Week 18 with a 20/258/3 receiving line in 15 games -- is only a lineup consideration deeper fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots' Drake Maye makes another strong case for MVP with a dominant performance in win over Jets

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is making a strong case for MVP honors this season

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Patriots get career-high 5 TD passes from Maye in 42-10 rout of Jets, win AFC East a few hours later

Drake Maye threw a career-high five touchdown passes as the New England Patriots dominated the New York Jets 42-10

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Drake Maye with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Austin Hooper vs. New York Jets Drake Maye with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Austin Hooper vs. New York Jets during NFL Week 17.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Drake Maye finds Austin Hooper for 2-yard TD, giving Patriots lead over Jets | NFL Highlights

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Two catches Sunday Hooper caught two of his four targets for 34 yards in Sunday's 28-24 win over the Ravens.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Maye's 26-yard arc to Hooper gets Pats to the 1-yard line New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye drops a 26-yard pass into the hands of tight end Austin Hooper.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Playing time dips Sunday 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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marcus Jones and Austin Hooper | Player Media Availability 12/8 Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones and tight end Austin Hooper address the media on Monday, December 8, 2025.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Held without a catch Monday 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.

Impact In the process, Hooper, who caught three of his four targets for 39 yards the 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game Changers: Why the Patriots Thrive on Mike Vrabel’s Brutal Honesty

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DECEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Game Changers: Why the Patriots Thrive on Mike Vrabel’s Brutal Honesty

Austin Hooper Fantasy Week 13: Projections vs. Giants, Points and Stats, Start or Sit - Bleacher Nation New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper will be up against the 23rd-ranked pass defense of the New York Giants (227.8 yards allowed per...

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Mike Vrabel Discusses Facing Giants, Exclusive Interviews with Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper, Tales from the Tailgate | Patriots All Access On this edition of Patriots All Access, Mike Vrabel looks ahead to the challenge the NY Giants present, plus goes through what's on his tabl...

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Patriots Tight End Duo Talks Playing and Mastering the Position | Patriots All Access Steve Burton goes one-on-two with Patriots tight ends Hunter Henry and Austin Hooper to disscuss their passion for the positon and watching...

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Austin Hooper Champions His Foundation and Young Adults in Foster Care for My Cause My Cleats Patriots tight end Austin Hooper celebrates five years of the Austin Hooper Foundation in his 2025 My Cause My Cleats campaign in collaborat...

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Three catches against Bengals Hooper caught three of his four targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Bengals.

Impact In a game in which the 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, while working in a positional time-share that favors Henry.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Hooper's 21-yard catch pushes Pats into Bengals' territory New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper makes a back-shoulder reception that goes for 21 yards and advances the Patriots offense into C...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Cleared to face weak Bengals D Hooper (concussion) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Hooper (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Wednesday Hooper (concussion) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Hooper missed Week 11 while working his way through the concussion protocol, and returning to practice as a limited participant represents a tangible step in the right direction. The depth tight end will need to gain full clearance before retaking the field, however, so his status will need to be monitored approaching Sunday's matchup against the Bengals. If available, Hooper will resume working as the top backup to Hunter Henry.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Rumors: Real Reason These 2 Rookies Were Promoted To Roster - NESN.com On Monday, the Patriots promoted rookies Bradyn Swinson and C.J. Dippre from the practice squad to the 53-man roster. But… why? Sure, it cou...

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • NESN.COM

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