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Not returning to Sunday's game Mapu (neck) will not return to Sunday's matchup with the Bills, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Impact The safety left the game in the first half after making one solo tackle. Mapu has 45 tackles (23 solo), six pass breakups, including an interception, and three forced fumbles on the year. Dell Pettus might be in line to see more snaps in his absence.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Sunday Mapu (neck) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact The safety made one solo tackle before leaving the contest. Mapu has 45 tackles (23 solo), six pass breakups, including an interception, and three forced fumbles on the year. Dell Pettus is his backup.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Seven tackles against Bolts Mapu finished Saturday's 40-7 loss to the Chargers with seven tackles (six solo).

Impact Mapu got the start at free safety Saturday due to the absence of Jabrill Peppers (hamstring), and the former finished fifth on the Patriots in tackling. Mapu has logged seven combined tackles in back-to-back games, and on the season he's accumulated 44 tackles (22 solo), including 0.5 sacks, six pass defenses (including one interception) and three forced fumbles across nine regular-season games. Mapu could start in the Patriots' regular-season finale against the Bills next Sunday if Peppers is unable to play.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off Allen in Week 16 Mapu tallied seven tackles (three solo), two pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble during the Patriots' 24-21 loss to the Bills.

Impact Mapu registered his first interception of the regular season Sunday when he picked off a deep ball from Josh Allen intended for Keon Coleman midway through the second quarter. Mapu nearly logged his second interception on the Bills' next offensive drive when he broke up a pass from Allen intended for Dalton Kincaid. Mapu was a healthy inactive for the Patriots' last two games, but he played 42 defensive snaps due to the absences of Jabril Peppers (hamstring) and Marcus Jones (hip). Mapu will look to carry his momentum into the Patriots' Week 17 clash against the Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks off Allen in Week 16 Mapu tallied seven tackles (three solo), two pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble during the Patriots' 24-21 loss to the Bills.

Impact Mapu registered his first interception of the regular season Sunday when he picked off a deep ball from Josh Allen intended for Keon Coleman midway through the second quarter. Mapu nearly logged his second interception on the Bills' next offensive drive when he broke up a pass from Allen intended for Dalton Kincaid. Mapu was a healthy inactive for the Patriots' last two games, but he played 42 defensive snaps due to the absences of Jabrill Peppers (hamstring) and Marcus Jones (hip). Mapu will look to carry his momentum into the Patriots' Week 17 clash against the Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Marte Mapu intercepts Josh Allen in the endzone Patriots safety Marte Mapu intercepts Bills quarterback Josh Allen in the endzone.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • PATRIOTS.COM

Healthy scratch Sunday Mapu (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact The second-year pro is the odd man out of New England's safety rotation with Jabrill Peppers (knee) back for his first game since Week 4. Jaylinn Hawkins, Dell Pettus and Brenden Schooler are the team's reserve safeties behind Peppers and Kyle Dugger. Mapu played on at least 90 percent of the defensive snaps in the first four games after Peppers' injury, but his workload dropped after that.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 12 Mapu (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Mapu has played through a neck injury since mid-October, though he was inactive for the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams. He practiced in a limited capacity all week, which is good enough for him to start at free safety Sunday alongside strong safety Kyle Dugger.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Week 12 Mapu (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

Impact Mapu has played through a neck injury since mid-October, though he was inactive for the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams. He practiced in a limited capacity all week, which was good enough for him to start at free safety Sunday alongside strong safety Kyle Dugger.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could return in Week 12 Mapu (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.

Impact Mapu was sidelined for the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams due to a neck injury, but he's got a chance to return for Sunday's divisional matchup. The second-year pro has appeared in just six games this season, recording 27 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended. If he's unable to suit up in Week 12, expect Dell Pettus to see additional work in the Patriots' first-team secondary.

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 11 Mapu (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Impact A neck injury has limited Mapu in practice all week, and the issue appears too severe for him to play Sunday. Jaylinn Hawkins and Dell Pettus are candidates to start at free safety alongside strong safety Kyle Dugger. Mapu's next chance to suit up will be Week 12 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 24.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns Sunday Mapu (neck) has returned to Sunday's matchup with the Titans, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Impact Mapu was considered questionable with a neck injury before returning. The Patriots' secondary is already spread thin with Kyle Dugger (ankle) out, so his return figures to be helpful.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Mapu is considered questionable to return to Sunday's tilt against the Titans due to a neck injury.

Impact The severity of Mapu's injury is unknown at this time. With Kyle Dugger (ankle) already sidelined, the Pats are now stretched thin at safety. Dell Pettus figures to fill in four Mapu while he is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Practices in full Thursday Mapu (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Mapu popped up on New England's injury report Wednesday due to a neck injury that he likely sustained in Week 6 against the Texans. The issue doesn't appear to be severe, however, as Mape was able to practice without limitations Thursday. The 2023 third-round pick opened the regular season on IR with an unspecified injury, but he was able to return in Week 5 against the Dolphins. Mape has registered 12 tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble over his two regular-season outings.

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Mapu (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Mapu was designated to return earlier this week after missing the mandatory four games on IR. However, the Sacramento State product is still considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Could play Sunday Mapu (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.

OCTOBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Kendrick Bourne, Marte Mapu, rule out Jabrill Peppers in series of roster moves The Patriots made a series of roster moves Saturday, adding five players to their active roster for Week 5.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Nearing return Mapu (undisclosed) is expected to be designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact Mapu has been on IR since Week 1 prep began and has missed the mandatory four games of action. He'll now be able to practice with the team once he's officially designated to return. Considering the amount of time he's missed, it's unlikely the 24-year-old will be moved to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins, but further clarity there should be available later in the week.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

IR bound Mapu (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

Impact Mapu will have a chance to return this season since the Patriots used one of their two designated to return IR spots from cut-down day. The second-year pro will still need to miss the first four games of the season, but will then be eligible to return Week 5, assuming he is healthy enough to do so.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Head coach Jerod Mayo told reporters Wednesday that Mapu is considered week-to-week with an undisclosed injury, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reiss also noted that Mapu hasn't practiced since the first day of Patriots' training camp, so it's been almost a full month since he last touched the field. While the Sacramento State product remains sidelined, expect Joshuah Bledsoe to see more reps as New England's second-team free safety.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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