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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

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NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • NESN.COM

Patriots Promote Rookie Tight End From Practice Squad To 53-Man Roster Patriots rookie C.J. Dippre is set to make his NFL debut against the Cincinnati Bengals with Austin Hooper in concussion protocol.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • NESN.COM

Patriots rule out four players, including Kayshon Boutte and Rhamondre Stevenson, for Thursday night's game against Jets - The Boston Globe Tight end Austin Hooper (concussion) and linebacker Christian Elliss (hip) also will be unavailable.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Ruled out for Thursday Hooper (concussion) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Jets.

Impact Hooper unsurprisingly didn't practice on a short week after suffering a concussion during Sunday's win at Tampa Bay. The Patriots likely will elevate Thomas Oduokya 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.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting out Tuesday's practice Hooper (concussion) isn't in attendance for Tuesday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Though the Patriots aren't expected to hold a rigorous practice Tuesday in their most extensive on-field session of the week, the fact that Hooper wasn't even working out off to the side suggests he's not expected to clear the five-step concussion protocol ahead of Thursday's game against the Jets. Assuming Hooper is ruled out for the Week 11 contest, the Patriots could have fullback Jack Westover serve as the main backup to starting tight end Hunter Henry. New England could also look to elevate one or both of Thomas Odukoya or CJ Dippre from the practice squad to add depth to the position group.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with concussion Hooper (concussion) did not participate in Monday's walkthrough practice.

Impact Hooper entered concussion protocol following the 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.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No catches in Week 10 Hooper didn't recorded a catch (on one target) in Sunday's 28-23 win over the Buccaneers.

Impact Hooper was on the field for 34 of a possible 61 snaps on offense Sunday, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, while fellow TE Hunter Henry logged 53 snaps and one catch for nine yards on four targets. As long as he works in a time-share that tilts in Henry's favor, Hooper is off the fantasy lineup radar in all but the deepest of formats.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One catch versus Falcons Hooper caught his only target for 20 yards in Sunday's 24-23 win over the Falcons.

Impact As long as Hooper works in a timeshare that favors Hunter Henry, his weekly fantasy upside will be limited. Through nine contests to date, the tight end has recorded a modest 13/174/1 receiving line on 14 targets.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Maye finds Hooper for a 20-yard gain New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye throws a 20-yard pass to tight end Austin Hooper.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

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OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Two catches in win over Browns Hooper caught both of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 32-13 win over the Browns.

Impact Hooper, who was on the field for 57 percent of the Patriots' snaps on offense Sunday, continues to work in a time-share with fellow TE Hunter Henry (76 percent snap share versus Cleveland). As long as that remains the case, Hooper, who has put up a 12-154-1 receiving line on 13 targets through eight contests, is only an option in deeper fantasy formats.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drake Maye slings it up the seam to Austin Hooper for 31-yard gain Patriots quarterback passes to Austin Hooper for a 31-yard gain against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, October 26, 2025.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • PATRIOTS.COM

Two catches Sunday Hooper caught both of his targets for 11 yards and a TD in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Titans.

Impact Overall, Hooper has compiled a 10/116/1 receiving line on 11 targets through seven games, a rate of production that keeps the him off the fantasy lineup radar, as long as fellow TE Hunter Henry remains healthy.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches Sunday Hooper caught both his targets for 11 yards and a TD in Sunday's 31-13 win over the Titans.

Impact Overall, Hooper has compiled a 10-116-1 receiving line on 11 targets through seven games, a rate of production that keeps the veteran tight end off the fantasy radar as long as Hunter Henry remains healthy.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 19, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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Drake Maye threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns and the New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans 31-13 Sunday in coach Mike Vrabel’s first game against the franchise that f...

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Austin Hooper goes up and over defender for one of the best TD grabs of the season New England Patriots tight end Austin Hooper goes up and over a defender to haul in incredible 3-yard touchdown from quarterback Drake Maye.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • NFL.COM

One catch versus New Orleans Hooper, who logged 41 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-19 win over the Saints, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught his only target in the contest for five yards.

Impact With just two catches (on as many targets) for 29 yards over his last three games, Hooper is off the fantasy radar as long as fellow TE Hunter Henry remains in the Patriots' lineup.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One catch Sunday Hooper, who was on the field for 32 of a possible 49 snaps on offense in Sunday's 42-13 win over the Panthers, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught his only target in the game for 24...

Impact With a 7/100/0 receiving line on eight targets through four games, Hooper is only a fantasy lineup option in tight end friendly formats. That's not likely to change much in the coming weeks, as long as fellow TE Hunter Henry remains healthy.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches Sunday Hooper was on the field for 37 of 60 snaps on offense in Sunday's 33-27 win over the Dolphins, en route to catching all three of his targets for 38 yards, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.co...

Impact Fellow TE Hunter Henry logged 51 snaps in the contest but caught just one of three targets for nine yards. Given a playing-time arrangement that favors Henry, Hooper -- who caught one pass for 10 yards in Week 1 -- profiles as a hit-or-miss fantasy option ahead of the Patriots' Week 3 game against the Steelers.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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