Where Is the 2026 Fantasy Value in Green Bay?
The article discusses the 2026 fantasy value of the Green Bay Packers, highlighting the potential of Christian Watson, Christian Watson, and Jayden Reed
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The article discusses the 2026 fantasy value of the Green Bay Packers, highlighting the potential of Christian Watson, Christian Watson, and Jayden Reed
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden struggled to live up to his first-round draft pedigree as a rookie in 2025, recording just 29 receptions for 361 yards on 44 targets across 14 games. The 22-year-old has yet to score his first NFL touchdown, and he played more than half of the Packers' offensive snaps in just one game after Week 8 last season. However, Green Bay lost a pair of wide receivers over the offseason, trading Dontayvion Wicks to the Philadelphia Eagles and letting Romeo Doubs walk in free agency. While Christian Watson and Jayden Reed are still currently ahead of Golden on the team's wide receiver depth chart, Golden should have a clearer path to a consistent role in 2026. Green Bay has traditionally operated an egalitarian passing game under head coach Matt LaFleur, so dynasty managers should be cautious in projecting Golden's target upside. Still, Golden has clear buy-low appeal entering his second NFL season
Kayshon Boutte not participating in voluntary workouts, possible financial motives
With voluntary offseason workouts in full swing, one key member of the Patriots’ offense hasn’t been volunteering to show up. As noted by Mike Reiss of ESPN, Boutte has been working out on his own . Yes, it’s not mandatory (except for the annual mandatory minicamp). But it makes sense to be there; if a player suffers a serious injury while working out on his own, the team has the prerogative to deem it a non-football injury and not pay him. It’s unclear why Boutte isn’t there. The sixth-round pick in the 2023 draft is currently eligible for a new contract, and he’s entering the final year of his rookie deal at a base salary of $3.674 million. He’s possibly withholding services while he angles for a financial reward. Boutte has had his moments, even if he’s never had more than 589 receiving yards in any of his three NFL seasons. He had three catches for 75 yards and a touchdown during the divisional-round win over the Texans in January. The arrival of Romeo Doubs via free agency will complicate Boutte’s attempt to have the kind of fourth season that will set him up for a solid free-agency deal. The expected trade for A.J. Brown will only make things more difficult for Boutte. Whatever the reason(s), Boutte isn’t there for voluntary workouts. Whether he’ll be there beyond the 2026 season remains to be seen; it’s entirely possible that, once Brown arrives (if a trade with the Eagles happens after June 1), the Patriots will make Boutte available to any other interested team
SeatGeek is the official NFL Ticketing Partner of the New York Post. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Now comes the Sisyphean task of rolling the boulder up the hill again for the New England Patriots . After a shockingly successful 2025 campaign — a 14-3 record, an AFC Championship and a tough loss in the Super Bowl — Drake Maye and Co. will run it back in 2026 and attempt to reach the high highs they achieved last year. In order to get there, they’ll have to get through a number of formidable opponents, considering they have the sixth-hardest strength of schedule of all 32 NFL teams, according to Yahoo! Sports . If you’d like to be in the stands to help root on Mike Vrabel’s mighty squad, tickets are available for all eight home games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Notable showdowns set to take place on the Pats’ turf include battles with T.J. Watt ’s Pittsburgh Steelers (Sept. 20), Jordan Love ’s Green Bay Packers (Nov. 8), Josh Allen ’s Buffalo Bills (Dec. 6), Kyler Murray ’s Minnesota Vikings (Dec. 10) and Bo Nix ’s Denver Broncos (Jan. 3). To prepare for these high-stakes contests, General Manager Eliot Wolf has been putting in work this offseason. Over the past few months, the former director of scouting has inked deals with standout guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, high-energy edge linebacker Dre’Mont Jones , potential backup tight end Julian Hill and, most excitingly, splashy wide receiver Romeo Doubs . “Doubs gives the Patriots a strong receiver who can replace Stefon Diggs and run all kinds of routes: intermediate, over the middle, outs and even the occasional deep pattern,” ESPN’s Aaron Schatz said. “He might end up as the Patriots’ top option if they can’t work out an A.J. Brown trade, so don’t be surprised if he tops 1,000 yards for the first time.” Want to see how they mesh with the squad? We recommend grabbing your tickets for all eight home games at Gillette Stadium on SeatGeek as soon as today. SeatGeek is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They offer a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and your tickets will be delivered prior to the event. For those who prefer to pick and choose which home games make the most sense for you to attend, we’re here for you too. Below, you’ll find a list of all upcoming New England Patriots home games at Gillette Stadium including dates, start times, opponents and links to buy tickets. New England Patriots home game dates Steelers vs. Patriots Sunday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. Raiders vs. Patriots Sunday, Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. Jets vs. Patriots Sunday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. Packers vs. Patriots Sunday. Nov. 8 at 4:25 p.m. Bills vs. Patriots Sunday. Dec. 6 at 4:25 p.m. Vikings vs. Patriots Thursday, Dec. 10 at 8:15 p.m. Broncos vs. Patriots Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027 at TBD Dolphins vs. Patriots Jan. 9 or 10 at TBD If you think you might find yourself traveling with the Patriots this year, here’s where you can find them on the road once the 2026 season begins. New England Patriots away game dates Patriots vs. Seahawks Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Lumen Field in Seattle , WA Patriots vs. Jaguars Sunday, Sept. 27 at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL Patriots vs. Bills Sunday, Oct. 4 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, NY Patriots vs. Bears Thursday Oct.22 at Soldier Field in Chicago , IL Patriots vs. Dolphins Sunday. Nov. 1 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL Patriots vs. Lions Sunday, Nov. 15 at Allianz Arena in Munich, DE Patriots vs. Chargers Sunday, Nov. 29 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA Patriots vs. Chiefs Monday, Dec. 21 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO Patriots vs. Jets Sunday, Dec. 27 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ There is no shortage of ways to watch Patriots games live from the comfort of your own home this se [... truncated ...]
TEAM TALK From the NFL: Patriots to face Lions in Week 10 International Game on November 15, 2026. Paul Perillo spotlights third-round pick Eli Raridon , who brings rare athleticism to the tight end position for the Patriots. Josh McDaniels ‘loves having tight ends who can represent chess pieces both in the running and passing games. Raridon is an unfinished product due to his lack of experience but has the ability to make an impact in both phases.’ Alexandra Francisco has the story of Hunter Henry hosting more than 40 older teens in the foster care system at Gillette Stadium on Monday and sent them all home with brand new Guardian Bikes. Patriots Catch-22: Rookie minicamp observations , schedule release week, 2026 opponents. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Jake Mozarsky posts how to watch the NFL schedule release: Channel, live stream & start time. Alex Barth says the Patriots reportedly will be opening their 2026 season with a Super Bowl rematch. Nick Goss power ranks every starting QB on the Patriots’ 2026 schedule, from Patrick Mahomes to Mason Rudolph . Jake Seymour notes the Patriots are projected to travel more than double last season, a potential hurdle they need to overcome if they hope to reappear in the Super Bowl. Meredith Perri points out the Patriots will travel ‘more than the distance around the earth’ this season. Jennifer Streeter tells us one unique fact about every team on the Patriots schedule that will surprise you. Ethan Hurwitz looks at the biggest winners from rookie minicamp and which rookies boosted their stock. Sara Marshall discusses a report that considers the Bills’ lackluster offseason as somehow better than the Patriots. Jennifer Streeter mentions how the Pats’ veteran receivers are helping Romeo Doubs adjust to New England and learn the playbook. Ethan Hurwitz believes RB Jam Miller’s mindset can help him crack the Patriots roster; The seventh-round rookie is confident in his abilities to succeed at the NFL level. Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick take a look at the Patriots top 5 deepest position rooms on the roster right now. (32 min.) All 32 NFL podcast: Mike Giardi discusses how AJ Brown could impact the receiving group, the passing game in general, and why Romeo Doubs is more than ok with that. (27 min.) NATIONAL NEWS Doug Farrar (Athlon Sports) Biggest offseason questions still looming for New England. Mike Vrabel’s offseason drama, Will Campbell at LT, More. Jordan Dajani (CBS Sports) NFL schedule release : Where to watch reveal show and what we know. Eva Geitheim (SI) NFL Thanksgiving schedule 2026: Teams, kickoff times & how to watch. Albert Breer (SI) NFL Mailbag: Offensive and defensive Rookie of the Year ravorites; Plus, why the Saints’ offense could be really good, Maxx Crosby ’s future in Vegas and more. Mike Kadlick (SI) Ranking the NFL’s record nine International Series games in 2026. No. 3 Patriots vs. Lions (Munich, Germany). Craig Ellenport (Athlon Sports) Ranking the international games . No. 2 Patriots-Lions in Munich. John Breech (CBS Sports) The NFL has a new tradition on the schedule , introducing a streaming package that kicks off with Green Bay vs. Los Angeles Tarohn Finley (Yahoo! Sports) De’Von Achane reportedly reaches 4-year, $68 million extension with Dolphins
The 2026 NFL season will begin with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. This marks the first time since 2016 that the season opener features a rematch of the previous year's Super Bowl. The Seahawks' offense will see changes with Kenneth Walker III gone and Zach Charbonnet injured, while the Patriots have made several free agency and draft additions, including protecting quarterback Drake Maye
The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks have their first opponent of the 2026 NFL season. Game 1 of 17 for the Seahawks and the first of 272 NFL regular season tilts will be on Wednesday, September 9 at Lumen Field in Seattle. The opponent? Well, I think this should be a familiar foe given what just happened three months ago in Santa Clara. As was revealed by NFL insider Jordan Schultz , the Seahawks will rematch the reigning AFC champion New England Patriots at 5:20 pm PT on NBC (also streaming on Peacock). Of course, before a ball is kicked, Seahawks fans will get to witness the franchise’s second Super Bowl banner unveiled. You know the deal by now. The Seahawks lost to the Patriots in Super Bowl 49 over a decade ago in their quest for a second Lombardi Trophy. With a wholly new set of players and coaching staffs on both sides, Super Bowl 60 went Seattle’s way in a 29-13 blowout . The Patriots went from worst to first in the AFC East last season under head coach Mike Vrabel and second-year quarterback Drake Maye . They took advantage of a soft schedule and bested the competition in the AFC, albeit with the huge asterisk of Bo Nix not being available for the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game. Soft schedule or not, New England is looking to build off of last year’s successes and not have that dreaded regression that hits so many Super Bowl losers. New England’s biggest offseason addition (up to this point) is former Green Bay Packers receiver Romeo Doubs . They also got some offensive line help by signing former New York Jets guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. Former Seahawks defensive end Dre’Mont Jones inked a three-year contract in free agency. Anyway, can anyone fill us in on what the main story has been about the Patriots offseason? The 2016 season began with the Denver Broncos taking on the Carolina Panthers , coincidentally also after the Broncos won the Super Bowl over the Panthers in Santa Clara. Denver won the rematch 21-20, albeit with Trevor Siemian at quarterback after Peyton Manning retired. All will be known on Thursday, May 14 at 4:30 pm PT. Don’t be surprised if several games are leaked beforehand
TEAM TALK Alexandra Francisco reports the Patriots content team has been shortlisted for 3 Hashtag Sports Awards. Press Conferences: Kevin Byard III – Romeo Doubs . Patriots Unfiltered interview: Caleb Lomu (14 min. video) Patriots Unfiltered: Rookie minicamp recap , team/roster updates, schedule release week. (2 hours) LOCAL LINKS Ethan Hurwitz spotlights undrafted rookie WR Kyle Dixon , who is quickly proving he belongs. Doug Kyed reports that the new Patriots veterans would welcome AJ Brown in trade with Eagles. Khari Thompso n hears from Kevin Byard on what AJ Brown could bring to the Patriots if they land him. Karen Guregian finds it easy to envision a Patriots offense with A.J. Brown. Khari Thompson relays WR Romeo Doubs on learning Josh McDaniels’ offense: ‘I can already see how he thinks.’ Alex Barth notes Romeo Doubs will play his former Packers team this year, but says there’s no bad blood. Ethan Hurwitz highlights Kevin Byard on how familiar faces and winning aspirations were what led him to sign with the Pats. Sara Marshall presents some worst-case schedule scenarios that could set the Patriots up to fail in 2026. Mark Daniels reports the Patriots return to Germany to play the Detroit Lions in Week 10. Ethan Hurwitz looks at New England ’s lengthy international games history . Ethan Hurwitz predicts the Patriots 2026 schedule: A week-by-week breakdown . Meredith Perri looks at how the Patriots’ strength of schedule compares to other NFL teams in 2026. Conor Ryan points to a win-projection metric that says the Patriots’ 2026 schedule is actually easier than many expected. Doug Kyed ’s Patriots Mailbag: How Caleb Lomu could receive starting reps in training camp; More. Lauren Campbell notes that beginning May 14, the Patriots ProShop will be re-located to the South Retail marketplace in Patriot Place. Pats Chat podcast: Doug Kyed and Michael Hurley present a best-case scenario for the Patriots in 2026, break down rookie minicamp and react to Caleb Lomu playing left tackle; More. (76 min.) Pats Interference podcast: Mike Giardi welcomes Phil Perry for a game of buy or sell. Among the topics: Drake Maye TD passes, AJ Brown yards and Caleb Lomu starts…at left tackle. Plus, Drake Maye’s mindset, the Pats plan at RB, and what is too much to give up for Brown. (1 hour) Patriots Daily podcast: Taylor Kyles and Mike Kadlick discuss the possibility of a potential Patriots-Seahawks Super Bowl rematch in week 1, and More. (19 min.) NATIONAL NEWS Albert Breer (SI) NFL Notes: How NFL teams’ schedule release videos are vetted; Plus, what David Njoku brings to the Chargers and more. Steven Ruiz (The Ringer) The biggest loose ends of the NFL offseason; When will A.J. Brown get traded? What will a Baker Mayfield extension look like? Where does C.J. Stroud stand with the Texans ? More. Frank Schwab (Yahoo! Sports) NFL’s top 10 issues that didn’t get resolved over the offseason, including (of course) Aaron Rodgers . Eva Geitheim (SI) Romeo Doubs and Kevin Byard address potentially trading for A.J. Brown. Conor Orr (SI) The NFL has a massive amount of power in how it builds the schedule. Bobby Kownack & Grant Gordon (NFL.com) 2026 NFL schedule release: Dates, times, matchups for nine international games . Bryan DeArdo (CBS Sports) Every NFL team’s one schedule wish ahead of 2026 release. Patriots schedule wish: Host the Steelers in Week 1. /I’d go for that . John Breech (CBS Sports) 2026 NFL schedule leaks and rumors: Here’s a running list of every known game ahead of full May 14 release. Charles McDonald (Yahoo! Sports) NFL schedule release: What matters and what doesn’t ? Ryan Glasspiegel (Front Office Sports) NFL schedule tweaks continue erosion of Sunday’s witching hour. Michael Fabiano (SI) Drake Maye moves up in 2026 fantasy quarterback dynasty rankings. Jonathan Jones (CBS Sports) Accelerator candidates lose key owner face time interactions after NFL meeting schedule change. R.J. White (CBS Sp [... truncated ...]
Despite flashes of potential, Jayden Reed's fantasy production has been limited by his role and a crowded receiver room in Green Bay. While the departure of Romeo Doubs opens a theoretical door, competition from Christian Watson, Tucker Kraft, and Matthew Golden could keep Reed's target share low. His dynasty value reflects this uncertainty, with his upside capped by inconsistent usage
When Romeo Doubs signed with the Patriots in March, he moved to the top of their depth chart at wide receiver but he may not be there at this time next month. The Patriots are expected to trade for Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown after June 1 and that would move Doubs down the pecking order in the first year of the four-year, $68 million deal he signed in New England. That might not have been exactly what Doubs had in mind after years in a crowded Packers receiver group, but he said on Tuesday that “love to have [Brown] here.” “I was true to my word when I came here that there is no No. 1 guy in this offense,” Doubs said, via Mark Daniels of MassLive.com. “So, whatever it is I have to do, whether it’s playing into the strength more or playing on the backside every here and now, or even having [revolving roles], which I’m really familiar with because I’ve done it in Green Bay also. I’m open to all roles. That’s just part of this league. You know, the more you can do, the more you can do for the team, the more you show for yourself, just things of that nature.” Stefon Diggs led the Patriots with 85 catches for 1,013 yards on their way to an AFC title in 2026, but a Brown/Doubs combo might unlock even more space to grow the passing game this year
Jordan Love's dynasty upside may be fading due to a run-heavy offense and diminished pass-catchers
Drake Maye's shoulder issue is no longer a concern
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