Fantasy Player Profile
vs. NO: #8 vs opposing LB - 15.75 FPA
| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
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| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | MIA, | 2 | - | - | - | - | 3.00 |
| 2 | @NYJ, | 3 | - | - | - | - | 4.50 |
| 3 | NO, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | TB, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | @HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | DAL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | NYJ, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @CAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | CLE, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | @ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | @BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @IND, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | BUF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 18 | @MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Notches six tackles
Hightower recorded six tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 25-6 win over the Jets.
Analysis: The 2012 first-round pick opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19, but he's starting at middle linebacker once again. Hightower has tallied 10 tackles through the first two games of the year. In 2019, he posted 71 tackles through 15 games.
Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 8:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Intends to play in 2021
Hightower intends to play for the Patriots in 2021, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Hightower was one of eight Patriots to opt out of the 2020 season due to concerns related to COVID-19, but it looks as though he wants to return for the team in 2021. Whether New England will reciprocate those feelings is a bit more unclear, given that $9.95 million of Hightower's $12.45 million cap hit for next season would be cleared if he's traded or released. Safety Patrick Chung and offensive lineman Marcus Cannon both also announced that they'll return in 2021.
Published: Fri, Feb 26 at 7:58am by Rotowire.com
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Likely to play in 2021
Patriots safety Devin McCourty said he expects Hightower to return for 2021, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: One of eight Patriots to opt out for 2020, the 31-year-old linebacker apparently plans to resume his career, though it isn't clear he'll stay in New England. Hightower is scheduled for a $12.45 million cap hit in the final year of his contract, with the Patriots able to clear up $9.95 million in cap space if he's traded or released.
Published: Fri, Feb 5 at 10:20am by Rotowire.com
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Status for next year unclear
It's unclear whether Hightower (opt out) plans to return to the Patriots next season, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Hightower will be 31 at the start of the 2021 campaign and became a father shortly before opting out of the 2020 season. While safety Patrick Chung has committed to returning to the Patriots after sitting out 2020, it remains to be seen whether the veteran linebacker will follow suit or if Hightower's ready to move on from football.
Published: Fri, Jan 8 at 11:11am by Rotowire.com
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Opting out of 2020
Hightower is opting out of the 2020 season, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.
Analysis: Hightower became a first-time father July 16, which likely played a big role in his decision. He's one of five Patriots that have decided to opt out, joining OT Marcus Cannon, FB Danny Vitale, RB Brandon Bolden and OL Najee Toran. The 30-year-old linebacker made 15 starts last year, recording 71 tackles, 5.5 sacks and four pass defenses while playing 78 percent of defensive snaps.
Published: Tue, Jul 28 at 6:17am by Rotowire.com
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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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