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Patriots Rookie Pierre Strong: Special Teams Snafu Became Costly Lesson A pair of costly mistakes on special teams contributed to the New England Patriots loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving night.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Works on special teams Sunday Strong was on the field for 18 special-teams snaps in Sunday's 26-3 win over the Colts.

Impact Though fellow RB Damien Harris (illness) was inactive, Strong didn't log any snaps on offense Sunday, while J.J. Taylor served as Rhamondre Stevenson's top backup in the contest. Strong remains off the fantasy radar for now, having recorded just one carry for five yards through seven games.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as active Sunday Strong (hamstring) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact With Damien Harris (illness) inactive for the contest, look for Rhamondre Stevenson to handle the bulk of the Patriots' backfield duties on Sunday, while J.J. Taylor and Strong are available to work in complementary roles. Neither of two backups are high-percentage fantasy lineup options in Week 9, however.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Week 9 Strong (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Impact A hamstring issue limited Strong at practice this week, with his status of added import in terms of the Patriots' backfield depth Week 9, given that Damien Harris (illness) also is listed as questionable for the contest. If Harris ends up being unable to play this weekend while Strong is available, the rookie fourth-rounder still would be a speculative fantasy option, however, with Rhamondre Stevenson capable of absorbing the bulk of the RB touches in the event of a Harris absence.

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records 13 snaps on special teams Strong logged 13 special-teams snaps in Sunday's 22-17 win over the Jets.

Impact Through six games this season, the 2022 fourth-rounder -- who didn't see any snaps on offense Week 8 -- has recorded just one carry for five yards. Strong is off the fantasy radar for now, with Rhamondre Stevenson and Damien Harris currently entrenched atop the Patriots' running back depth chart.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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One carry in Week 6 Strong logged four of a possible 70 snaps on offense in Sunday's 38-15 win over the Browns, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact With Damien Harris (hamstring) inactive Sunday, Strong -- who carried once for five yards -- and Kevin Harris (12 snaps, three carries) both suited up for the contest, but as expected Rhamondre Stevenson handled the bulk of the team's backfield work. Strong remains off the fantasy radar until or unless he starts seeing steady snaps and touches in the Patriots offense.

OCTOBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive in Week 5 Strong is inactive for Sunday's game against the Lions.

Impact With Strong inactive, Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson will once again lead the Patriots' rushing attack in Week 5, while the team will have six wide receivers active against Detroit.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs two special teams snaps Strong did not log a snap on offense in Sunday's 37-26 loss to the Ravens.

Impact Strong was limited to two special-teams snaps in the contest, with Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson once again leading the Patriots backfield. At some point, Strong could earn a share of change-of-pace work for the team, but for now the 2022 fourth-rounder is off the fantasy radar.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three snaps in Week 2 Strong logged three snaps on offense in Sunday's 17-14 win over the Steelers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Strong, who didn't record a catch or carry in the contest, did return two kickoffs for 48 yards in his NFL regular-season debut. While it's possible that the 2022 fourth-rounder could grow into a change-of-pace role in the Patriots offense over the coming weeks, the team's backfield is currently led by Damien Harris (27 snaps, 15 carries) and Rhamondre Stevenson (42 snaps, nine carries).

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suiting up Sunday Strong (shoulder) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Now that Ty Montgomery (knee) is on injured reserve and in line to miss at least four games, Strong is a candidate to log change-of-pace snaps in the New England backfield Sunday after being inactive last weekend. That said, Rhamondre Stevenson could also see more work in passing situations in Week 2, so Strong profiles as a speculative fantasy lineup option in his NFL regular-season debut.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as questionable for Week 2 Strong (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Steelers after practicing in a limited fashion this week, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Now that Ty Montgomery (knee) is on injured reserve and in line to miss at least four games, Strong, if available Sunday, is a candidate to see some change-of-pace snaps in the New England backfield Sunday against the Steelers. That said, the team also has the option of elevating J.J. Taylor from the practice squad, plus Rhamondre Stevenson also could see more work in passing situations Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in practice Strong was limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury.

Impact With Ty Montgomery (knee) on injured reserve, Strong is a candidate to log some change-of-pace snaps in the New England backfield Sunday against the Steelers, assuming he's able to play through his shoulder issue. The team also has the option of elevating J.J. Taylor from the practice squad in order to help fill the void created by Montgomery's absence.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could see added opportunities Strong is a candidate to contribute as a pass catcher out of the Patriots' backfield in the coming weeks after Ty Montgomery (knee) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Mike Reis...

Impact Montgomery had emerged as the team's top change-of-pace option coming out of the preseason, but now that he's out for at least the next four games, Strong -- who was inactive Week 1-- has a chance to contribute as soon as Week 2 against the Steelers. It's also possible that the Patriots elevate J.J. Taylor from the practice squad, and Rhamondre Stevenson could also see more work in passing situations than he did in the Week 1 loss to the Dolphins. Strong at least has some sleeper potential in deeper leagues if he ends up seeing steady snaps while Montgomery is out.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Competing with Montgomery Chad Graff of The Athletic suggests that at this stage Strong currently profiles as the Patriots' No. 4 running back.

Impact In the wake of James White's retirement, there are pass-catching/change-of-pace snaps available in a New England backfield led by Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson. However, at this stage, it looks like the versatile Ty Montgomery is ahead of Strong in the pecking order. That said, Graff describes the 2022 fourth-rounder as "a better true running back than Montgomery," and even if Strong doesn't have a high-profile role early on, the South Dakota State product has the speed and skills to make a mark as his rookie campaign progresses.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Seven touches in preseason opener Strong rushed six times for 25 yards and caught his only target for no gain in Thursday's 23-21 preseason loss to the Giants.

Impact Strong has reportedly shown good receiving ability in camp, which could be his ticket to a complementary role in the wake of James White's retirement, but he failed to make much of an impact in that regard Thursday. It's also a bit worrisome that he was deployed after both J.J. Taylor and rookie sixth-round pick Kevin Harris, which suggests that Strong could be below both in New England's backfield pecking order, but the 2022 fourth-rounder has time to make up some ground on that front. On the bright side, Strong's average of 4.2 yards per carry was the highest among Patriots rushers Thursday, which gives him some momentum to build on for the second preseason game against Carolina next Friday.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could see added opportunities Strong is a candidate to see added opportunities as a rookie after fellow running back James White announced his retirement from the NFL, NESN's Zack Cox reports.

Impact Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson currently top the Patriots' running back depth chart and appear poised to handle most of the early down work. However, with White no longer in the mix, there will be change-of-pace/pass-catching snaps up for grabs this season, and Strong has a chance to claim a portion of them. Meanwhile, the versatile Ty Montgomery is another player who has a chance to carve out an expanded role in that area, with 2022 sixth-rounder Kevin Harris and J.J. Taylor also competing for depth slotting in New England's backfield.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing fully Strong, who had been limited by an undisclosed injury, was a full participant in both practices this week and appears poised to play in Thursday's preseason opener against the Gian...

Impact Though Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson currently top the Patriots' running back depth chart, if Strong impresses as the preseason rolls along, he could push for a share of work in third-down and passing situations. In a related note, veteran change-of-pace back James White (hip) remains on the PUP list and doesn't appear on track to be ready for Week 1.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pierre Strong Jr. 8/8: "Ready whenever my number is called" Patriots running back Pierre Strong Jr. addresses the media on Monday, August 8, 2022.

AUGUST 9, 2022 • PATRIOTS.COM

Returns to full practice Strong, who had been limited in training camp by an undisclosed injury, practiced fully Thursday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

Impact The 2022 fourth-rounder's return to a full session is notable, with veteran change-of-pace back James White still bouncing back from hip surgery and no lock to be full strength by Week 1. If White ends up out or limited early on this season, Strong presumably would be a candidate to earn a portion of the Patriots' third-down back responsibilities out of the gate in 2022.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited Strong remains limited in training camp due to an undisclosed injury, Henry McKenna of USA Today reports.

Impact Though it's not optimal that the rookie fourth-round pick isn't practicing fully at this stage, that he's able to work in some capacity suggests that his injury issue isn't a major concern. Given that veteran change-of-pace back James White (hip) is on the active/PUP list and isn't a lock to be at full strength by Week 1, Strong -- once fully up to speed -- is a candidate to carve out a third-down role for the Patriots out of the gate.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited at practice Strong has been limited by an undisclosed injury early on in training camp, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Given that he's able to participate in some capacity, it appears as though Strong's issue isn't anything major, but the sooner the 2022 fourth-rounder can get up to speed the better, with veteran change-of-pace back James White (hip) on the active/PUP list. If White isn't ready for the start of the coming season, Strong is a candidate to carve out a third-down role out of the gate, though second-year power back Rhamondre Stevenson also could see some added opportunities in the passing game in that scenario.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patriots Sign Rookie RB Pierre Strong New England has seven of its 10 rookies under contract.

JUNE 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Headed east to New England The Patriots selected Strong in the fourth round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 127th overall.

Impact Strong (5-foot-11, 207 pounds) is a light running back who played at a low level of competition (South Dakota State), but he was immensely productive in college and ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash at the combine, which was tops among running backs. Strong's explosiveness is a contrast from the between-the-tackles style that Damien Harris and Rhamondre Stevenson offer, but it might be difficult for Strong to emerge as a rookie-year factor with those two and James White already leading the backfield. If he can earn playing time, though, Strong would instantly become interesting.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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