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        K.J. Osborn Leads Targets But Patriots Spread Snaps

        By Matt Schauf | Updated on Sun, Sep 8 2024 10:47 PM UTC
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        Patriots WR K.J. Osborn drew a team-high 6 targets in Sunday's upset win over the Bengals, catching just three for 21 yards. Those 3 receptions tied him with RB Rhamondre Stevenson for the team lead. No Patriot tallied more than 31 receiving yards, as QB Jacoby Brissett threw for only 121 yards on 15-of-24 passing. That target lead for Osborn also proved deceptive vs. the WR corps playing time.

        Playing Time Spread Around

        Although Osborn led New England wideouts in total snaps (39), he ran a route on just 14 of Brissett's 29 dropbacks, according to Pro Football Focus. That ranked him just fourth among Patriots WRs, trailing:

        • Demario Douglas (22)
        • Tyquan Thornton (21)
        • Ja'Lynn Polk (18)

        New England also incorporated a pair of TEs, with Hunter Henry playing the most snaps (54) among non-QB skill-position players on offense. Henry's 24 routes also led the team.

        Austin Hooper played 35 snaps and ran 14 routes. His 4 targets rankged second on the team.

        2024 Fantasy Football Impact

        This offense looks unlikely to consistently support the same lead target. Rather, we should bet on New England spreading it around -- at least until WR Kendrick Bourne returns or Polk proves ready for a larger role.

        Also, 16 points won't be enough to win most games. So don't expect the Patriots to commonly finish with splits such as 24 pass attempts vs. 39 rushes.

        Ultimately, this is a developing situation -- including at QB, which is likely to turn to rookie Drake Maye at some point.

        Expect it to remain a low-impact passing game for fantasy usage. But we'll be watching for usable pieces.

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        Matt Schauf, Editor
        Matt has earned two Fantasy Pros accuracy awards for IDP rankings and won thousands of dollars as a player across best ball, dynasty, and high-stakes fantasy formats. He has been creating fantasy football content for more than 20 years, with work featured by Sporting News, Rotoworld, Athlon, Sirius XM, and others. He's been with Draft Sharks since 2011.
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