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vs. MIA: #24 vs opposing LB - 21.71 FPA
Bye Week10Rank44% Owned-% Change-WK 16 Pts7.50WK 17 Pts5.00
2019 Fantasy Stats
   ScoreFantasy
WkOppResultsDef 2pt RetPts
1PIT
Win, 33-3
-6.00
2@MIA
Win, 43-0
-2.00
3NYJ
Win, 30-14
-3.50
4@BUF
Win, 16-10
-0.00
5@WAS
Win, 33-7
-10.50
6NYG
Win, 35-14
-3.00
7@NYJ
Win, 33-0
-2.00
8CLE
Win, 27-13
-10.50
9@BAL
Loss, 20-37
-11.00
10Bye  -0.00
11@PHI
Win, 17-10
-3.00
12DAL
Win, 13-9
-6.50
13@HOU
Loss, 22-28
-6.50
14KC
Loss, 16-23
-3.50
15@CIN
Win, 34-13
-1.50
16BUF
Win, 24-17
-7.50
17MIA
Loss, 24-27
-5.00
2019 Fantasy Stats
  TacklesTurnoverFantasy
WkOppTotSckIntFrc FumFum RecPts
1PIT,
W 33-3
6----6.00
2@MIA,
W 43-0
1----2.00
3NYJ,
W 30-14
20.5---3.50
4@BUF,
W 16-10
-----0.00
5@WAS,
W 33-7
51.5---10.50
6NYG,
W 35-14
3----3.00
7@NYJ,
W 33-0
1----2.00
8CLE,
W 27-13
2---110.50
9@BAL,
L 20-37
9----11.00
10Bye-----0.00
11@PHI,
W 17-10
11---3.00
12DAL,
W 13-9
5----6.50
13@HOU,
L 22-28
31---6.50
14KC,
L 16-23
3----3.50
15@CIN,
W 34-13
-----1.50
16BUF,
W 24-17
21.5---7.50
17MIA,
L 24-27
4----5.00
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  • 33.50
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  • 810.50
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  • 10
  • 113.00
  • 126.50
  • 136.50
  • 143.50
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  • 167.50
  • 175.00
Fantasy Points
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News

  • Misses Pro Bowl with injury

    Hightower will not participate in the Pro Bowl due to an undisclosed injury.

    Analysis: Hightower's health concern didn't prevent him from playing 97 percent of defensive snaps during the wild-card loss to Tennessee, during which he notched nine tackles (eight solo). There's not yet any reason to believe that the 29-year-old is in danger of missing the beginning of New England's offseason program. Buffalo linebacker Tremaine Edmunds has been named to the Pro Bowl in Hightower's stead.

    Published: Thu, Jan 16 at 12:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies another sack

    Hightower notched six tackles (three solo) and one sack during Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Texans.

    Analysis: Hightower now has four sacks on the season, and he's within striking range of his career-best mark of six sacks. The veteran linebacker plays a key role in New England's defense, but he doesn't provide enough consistency as a run stopper to carry must-start value in IDP formats.

    Published: Tue, Dec 3 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Gearing up Sunday

    Hightower (illness) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

    Analysis: One of many Patriots dealing with the flu, Hightower recovered enough for this AFC showdown. The veteran linebacker is a key piece of the team's run defense, as he's accrued 47 tackles and three sacks through 10 contests.

    Published: Sun, Dec 1 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Out with illness Thursday

    Hightower (illness) did not participate in Thursday's practice, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

    Analysis: There must be a bug going around the Patriots' locker room, as eight other players were on the practice report with an illness. Friday's report will be telling for Hightower's availability Sunday.

    Published: Thu, Nov 28 at 1:26pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Only one tackle against Eagles

    Hightower recorded one tackle and one sack during Sunday's 17-10 victory over the Eagles.

    Analysis: Hightower had one of those weird games where his teammates made the majority of the tackles, but the veteran at least made a huge play when it mattered by sacking Carson Wentz on third down to end a second-half Eagles drive. Hightower now has 41 tackles and three sacks through nine games and will be pivotal to the Patriots' efforts to contain Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott in Week 12.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 8:55pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Racks up 13 tackles

    Hightower tallied 13 tackles (nine solo) in Sunday's 37-20 loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: This was Hightower's highest tackle count of the season, surpassing his previous season best of eight. Hightower was one of the Patriots' main spies on Lamar Jackson, which is likely one of the main reasons for his heightened success. The veteran linebacker will enjoy Week 10's bye week and look to pick up where he left off Week 11 against the Eagles.

    Published: Mon, Nov 4 at 9:04am by Rotowire.com
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  • Not on injury report

    Hightower is not listed on the Patriots' injury report prior to Monday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: Hightower came out of Week 6's Thursday game with a shoulder issue but is good to go now. The 29-year-old has 23 tackles (17 solo) on the season with two sacks.

    Published: Fri, Oct 18 at 4:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable with shoulder

    Hightower is questionable to return to Thursday's contest against the Giants with a shoulder injury.

    Analysis: Hightower recorded three solo tackles before exiting the game in the fourth quarter. The former All-Pro linebacker is an essential piece of the Patriots' stout defense, so the team will be hoping an upcoming long week is enough to get him back and healthy for Week 7 against the Jets. As long as Hightower is out, Ja'Whaun Bentley is in line to take over at linebacker alongside Elandon Roberts, Jamie Collins and Kyle Van Noy.

    Published: Thu, Oct 10 at 8:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Notches first sack of season

    Hightower recorded eight tackles (five solo), 1.5 sacks and one defended pass during Sunday's 33-7 win over the Redskins.

    Analysis: Hightower terrorized Colt McCoy en route to the Patriots' defense logging another convincing performance. The 29-year-old linebacker is a key player in New England's defense, though a lack of consistency compiling tackles on a weekly basis makes him difficult to trust in IDP formats.

    Published: Mon, Oct 7 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially active Sunday

    Hightower (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game versus the Redskins.

    Analysis: Hightower will return to his starting inside linebacker position after a one-week hiatus. This is a favorable game to return for, as the Redskins will be rolling out Colt McCoy for his first start of the season.

    Published: Sun, Oct 6 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Team expects to have him Sunday

    The Patriots expect to have Hightower (shoulder) available in Week 5 against the Redskins, Michael Giardi of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Hightower is officially listed as questionable, but this news suggests he's more likely than not to suit up. His return would be a boon for an already fearsome defensive unit in a highly favorable matchup.

    Published: Sat, Oct 5 at 4:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Could miss second straight game

    Hightower (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus the Redskins.

    Analysis: Hightower was a limited participant in every practice this week, but he logged the same practice report ahead of Week 4's game versus the Bills and was ultimately ruled out at game time. Another work of recovery may be all Hightower needed, but he's considered a true game-time decision ahead of Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

    Published: Fri, Oct 4 at 12:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No-go for road clash

    Hightower (shoulder) won't suit up for Sunday's road game against the Bills.

    Analysis: Hightower only logged limited work during practice, and was considered a game-time decision for the clash. Now that he's officially out, look for Jaime Collins to get that start at outside linebacker for the game opposite Kyle Van Noy.

    Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 8:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Considered questionable

    Hightower (shoulder) has officially been listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Bills.

    Analysis: After a week of limited work at practice, HIghtower is looking like a true game-time decision. Jamie Collins would presumably fill in for him at outside linebacker should he ultimately be unable to suit up.

    Published: Fri, Sep 27 at 9:10pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers injury Sunday

    Hightower (shoulder) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: It's unclear how Hightower picked up the injury, but he suffered it late in the second half. Considering the game was out of reach when he left, it's likely the team keeps the veteran out of the game in order to protect him from further injury. In any event, Jaime Collins is in line to fill in for Hightower at one of the outside linebacker positions.

    Published: Sun, Sep 22 at 12:48pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dropping weight ahead of 2019

    Hightower is entering the offseason program at around 250-255 pounds, Dakota Randall of NESN reports.

    Analysis: Linebackers around the league seem to be shedding weight in an effort to stay on the field more often on passing downs. Hightower, who checked in at 265 pounds at the 2012 NFL Combine and has played around 270 at times, appears to be following suit. Moreover, the 2016 All-Pro has evidently been active in offseason workouts and is seemingly in good health after spraining his toe in the Super Bowl.

    Published: Thu, Apr 18 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Wears boot at parade

    Hightower wore a walking boot to protect a toe sprain during the Patriots' championship parade Tuesday, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: This sounds like a matter of being cautious in a chaotic environment rather than any level of concern about the injury being serious. Hightower showed no sign of limitations during the Super Bowl, finishing with two sacks, a batted pass and three quarterback hits on 56 defensive snaps (86 percent). He has two seasons remaining on a four-year, $33.5 million contract, with $2 million of his 2019 base salary ($7 million) scheduled to become guaranteed March 17, per OverTheCap.com. While his…read more

    Published: Wed, Feb 6 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Cleared for Super Bowl

    Hightower (illness) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn't have any injury designation for the Super Bowl, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Held out of practice the day prior, Hightower seems to have made a quick recovery and should be fine to handle his usual three-down role come Sunday. He played every snap on defense in the AFC Championship Game, notching two tackles (one for loss) and a quarterback hit in a 37-31 win over the Chiefs.

    Published: Fri, Feb 1 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Held out of practice Thursday

    Hightower was held out of Thursday's practice session due to illness.

    Analysis: Hightower first appeared on the injury report Thursday as the team had a walkthrough in lieu of a full practice. It's unclear what the specifics of the issue are or if he's in jeopardy of being held out or seeing a reduced role Sunday. Looking ahead to the big game, if Hightower is at all limited then Brandon King or Albert McClellan would likely see an uptick in snaps.

    Published: Thu, Jan 31 at 3:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records first sack in loss

    Hightower recorded two solo tackles and a sack during Sunday's 34-33 loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Hightower contributed one of New England's five sacks, though that wasn't enough to leave the Patriots with a victory. It was Hightower's first sack of the season, and he'll look to keep it going in a pivotal matchup with the Steelers on Sunday.

    Published: Tue, Dec 11 at 6:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts four tackles in loss

    Hightower recorded four tackles (three solo) in Sunday's loss to the Titans.

    Analysis: Hightower was questionable entering Sunday's game due to a knee injury, but he played on nearly all of the Patriots' defensive snaps. He's averaging a little under four tackles per game and doesn't have much value in most IDP formats. Looking ahead, Hightower and the Patriots take on the Jets in Week 12 after a Week 11 bye.

    Published: Mon, Nov 12 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Week 10

    Hightower (knee) is active for Sunday's game against Tennessee.

    Analysis: Hightower played through his knee injury last week and didn't appear overly hampered by the ailment. He'll see his usual role as a starting linebacker for New England.

    Published: Sun, Nov 11 at 8:54am by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Hightower (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Ben Volin of The Boston Globe reports.

    Analysis: Hightower was limited in practice all week and still appears to be nursing a lingering hamstring issue. The star linebacker was able to play through the injury in Week 9 and will likely be a game-time decision for Sunday's tilt against the Titans.

    Published: Fri, Nov 9 at 2:39pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Four tackles in win

    Hightower recorded four tackles (two solo) in Sunday's win over the Packers.

    Analysis: Hightower had a modest performance Sunday after sitting out New England's Week 8 game due to a knee injury. He saw his typical workload and didn't appear hampered by the injury whatsoever. Looking ahead, Hightower and the Patriots will take on the Titans in Week 10.

    Published: Mon, Nov 5 at 8:51am by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go Sunday

    Hightower (knee) is officially active for Sunday night's game against the Packers.

    Analysis: Hightower was a limited practice participant this week to earn the questionable tag after missing last week's win over the Bills. The 28-year-old should have his usual workload, as the Patriots defense attempts to slow down quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the Packers.

    Published: Sun, Nov 4 at 4:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Listed as questionable

    Hightower (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Hightower was a limited participant in practice all week, and he remains hampered by the knee injury which caused him to miss last week's win over the Bills. The starting linebacker could be a game-time decision for New Engliand's tilt against the Packers in Week 9, and Nicholas Grigsby would once again draw the start if Hightower were to remain sidelined.

    Published: Fri, Nov 2 at 2:42pm by Rotowire.com
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