Polk was on the field for 26 of the Patriots' 52 snaps on offense in Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. Polk, who caught both of his targets in the contest for 13 yards, was out-snapped Thursday by both DeMario Douglas (43 snaps) and K.J. Osborn (39 snaps). With five catches on six targets for 31 yards and a TD through his first three games as a pro, Polk's initial fantasy impact has been modest. Down the road, however, his production could pick up once the Patriots offense gains more consistency.
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ACTIVELatest Ja'Lynn Polk news
Team
New England Patriots
Birthdate
4/11/2002 (22)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'1", 203 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 2; Pk (NE)
Birthplace
Lufkin, TX, USA
Position
WR
College
Washington
Career History
New England Patriots
2024-Present
(1 season)
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DraftKings points 5.6FanDuel Points 4.5REC 2.1REC YDS 15.3LNG 8.1TD 0.3CBSS fantasy points 3.4ESPN fantasy points 3.4Yahoo fantasy points 4.5
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Full season projectionsREC 26.0REC YDS 239.9LNG 18.0TD 1.0
Polk was on the field for 26 of the Patriots' 52 snaps on offense in Thursday's 24-3 loss to the Jets, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. Polk, who caught both of his targets in the contest for 13 yards, was out-snapped Thursday by both DeMario Douglas (43 snaps) and K.J. Osborn (39 snaps). With five catches on six targets for 31 yards and a TD through his first three games as a pro, Polk's initial fantasy impact has been modest. Down the road, however, his production could pick up once the Patriots offense gains more consistency.
Polk recorded two receptions on three targets for 12 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 23-20 overtime loss to the Seahawks. He also recorded one carry for zero yards. The Patriots reportedly wanted to get Polk more involved in the offense in his second career game, and that looked to be the case early on. His first catch was also his first career touchdown and came from five yards away on New England's second offensive possession. However, he didn't make another reception until 49 seconds were remaining in the fourth quarter. So long as the Patriots keep the rushing attack as the focal point of their offense, it's unlikely that Polk will emerge as a reliable fantasy contributor.
Polk is expected to see added work in Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. Polk logged 35 of the Patriots' 65 snaps on offense in the team's season-opening win over the Bengals last Sunday, and head coach Jerod Mayo indicated that the 2024 second-rounder is poised to see more action in Week 2. Also in the mix for snaps versus Seattle are DeMario Douglas, K.J. Osborn, Tyquan Thornton and Javon Baker, but it appears as though Polk will be more involved this time around after catching his only target for six yards in his NFL regular-season debut.
Polk was on the field for 35 of 65 snaps on offense in the Patriots' 16-10 season-opening win over the Bengals on Sunday, catching his only target for six yards, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports. The Patriots opened with DeMario Douglas (39 snaps) , K.J. Osborn (40 snaps) and Tyquan Thornton (38 snaps) as their starting wideouts Sunday, but Polk also saw his share of time on the field in his NFL debut. As the season rolls along, Polk's involvement in the passing game should increase, but for the time being he's purely a speculative play for fantasy purposes.
Polk recorded two receptions on three targets for 29 yards in Sunday's 20-10 preseason loss to the Commanders. Polk wasn't on the field for the Patriots' first drive, instead usurped by K.J. Osborn and Tyquan Thornton as the starting outside wide receivers. However, Polk was on the field for the team's second possession paired with Drake Maye, and he hauled in a strike across the middle that he turned upfield for a 29-yard gain. He also had a nice catch on an out route that would have gone for another first down, though the gain was offset by a penalty. Polk had been working with the starting unit in practice leading up to the game, so even if he isn't formally listed as a starter he should still see the field plenty in Week 1 against Cincinnati.
Polk has been a regular presence on the first-team offense at practice this week, according to Doug Kyed of The Boston Herald. Polk saw almost all of his playing time with the second-string offense in New England's first two preseason games, but that's not necessarily a bad thing given that it allowed him to work with QB Drake Maye rather than Jacoby Brissett. It's possible both Maye and Polk end up starting Week 1 against the Bengals, and there's not much question they'll end up working together at some point this season even if it doesn't materialize for the opener. The Patriots took Maye with the third overall pick in April and then got Polk at No. 37. Polk caught five of six targets in the first two preseason games, but for only 20 yards.
Polk caught two of his three targets for six yards in Thursday's 14-13 preseason loss to the Eagles. Polk had modest stats across 26 snaps, but he displayed some run-after-the-catch ability while shedding a pair of would-be tacklers on a six-yard completion from QB Drake Maye in the second quarter. The rookie second-round pick is a candidate to secure a key role, but whether that translates to initial fantasy relevance hinges on both his early-season workload and how heavily the team leans on the run amidst its transition at quarterback.
Polk secured all three targets for 14 yards in the Patriots' 17-3 preseason win over the Panthers on Thursday. Polk made his first professional catch for three yards with 4:41 remaining in the first quarter on a pass from Bailey Zappe, going on to add six- and five-yard grabs while playing deep into the second quarter. The second-round pick's debut performance was reminiscent of the consistency he's reportedly shown in training camp practices, and Polk should continue to see ample playing time in Week 2 of preseason against the Eagles next Thursday night.
Polk and fellow rookie and Javon Baker have been "as advertised" through six training camp practices, according to Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site. Lazar notes that Polk, who the Patriots took in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft, has been featured out of the gate with other regulars in the team's offense as a reliable underneath target. With Kendrick Bourne recovering from a knee injury that could limit him early on this season, Polk would appear to have a path toward becoming an immediate contributor in New England's passing game as a rookie. Whether that translates to fantasy relevance from the get-go hinges on what sort of volume the Washington product sees in an attack that could lean to the run, but as the season progresses Polk could emerge as key pass-catcher for whichever QB ( Jacoby Brissett or Drake Maye) is behind center.