AFC East

New England Patriots NFL Depth Chart & Starting Lineup

Depth chart · updated Oct 18

Projected starting QB: Drake Maye, as of October 18, 2026

Next: at Chicago Bears, Thu, Oct 22, 08:15 PM ET

88
Great
OFF
77
DEF
98

#4 in the NFL

3-2 · Contender

Who is the starting QB for the Patriots?

Drake Maye is the projected starting quarterback for the New England Patriots as of October 18, 2026. Tommy DeVito is listed second.

Offense

3WR 1TE
QB
10
Drake MayeStarter
2
16
Tommy DeVito
3
15
Behren MortonOut
RB
78
Rhamondre StevensonStarter
2
80
TreVeyon Henderson
3
9
Corey Kiner
4
39
Myles MontgomeryInjured Reserve
FB
44
Reggie GilliamStarterInjured Reserve
WR1
1
A.J. BrownStarter
2
86
Efton Chism III
3
29
Jeremiah WebbInjured Reserve
WR2
18
Kyle WilliamsStarter
1
87
Romeo DoubsOut
WR3
3
DeMario DouglasStarter
2
13
Mack HollinsInjured Reserve
TE
85
Hunter HenryStarter
2
82
Eli Raridon
3
36
Cameron Latu
4
84
Tanner ArkinOut
5
80
Julian HillInjured Reserve
LT
66
Will CampbellStarter
2
74
Caleb Lomu
3
68
Dametrious CrownoverOut
LG
75
Alijah Vera-TuckerStarterQuestionable
2
77
Ben Brown
3
65
Matt Pryor
4
70
Greg Van RotenInjured Reserve
C
55
Jared WilsonStarter
2
77
Ben Brown
RG
77
Ben BrownStarter
2
65
Matt Pryor
3
72
Walter Rouse
4
71
Mike OnwenuInjured Reserve
5
70
Greg Van RotenInjured Reserve
RT
76
Morgan MosesStarterQuestionable
2
74
Caleb Lomu
3
52
Marcus BryantInjured Reserve

Depth order reflects each team's current published depth chart and updates nightly through the offseason and season.

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Matchup

Changed in Week 6

  • WR1: Romeo Doubs → A.J. Brown (injury)
  • WR2: DeMario Douglas → Romeo Doubs
  • WR3: Efton Chism III → DeMario Douglas
New England Patriots Week 6 Depth Chart Changes

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Week 6

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Team Stats

5 games · as of Oct 18

Points/G
22.0
Yards/G
382.0
Pass Yds/G
254.8
Rush Yds/G
127.2
TO Margin
-5
3rd Down %
37.50%
Total TD
13
Sacks
11
TFL
21
INT
3
WHY #4 IN WS POWER

2025 season: 88 OVR from real 2025 results

2026 prior: 88 regressed 50% toward the league mean

This season: 3-2 · Week 6 rating blends real 2026 results in with the prior.

No third-party model, no invented numbers — the whole rating traces to real box scores. How we rank · not a betting line.

2026 season projection

Projected: 12.0 wins (likely 10-14)

Record so far 3-2, plus our win chance in each of the 12 games left. A projection from team ratings, not a guarantee.

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New England Patriots Starting Quarterback

New England Patriots starting lineup

Drake Maye is the projected starting quarterback for the New England Patriots as of October 18, 2026. Tommy DeVito is listed second.

Also projected for the Patriots: Rhamondre Stevenson at running back, A.J. Brown at wide receiver and Hunter Henry at tight end.

The full New England Patriots two-deep was last updated October 18, 2026. NFL depth charts are unofficial team estimates, not league announcements, and change through the season.

All 32 NFL starting quarterbacks

Drake Maye · QBRhamondre Stevenson · RBA.J. Brown · WRHunter Henry · TE

New England Patriots Injury Report

22 players are listed with an injury designation as of October 18, 2026.

Common questions

Who is the Patriots' starting quarterback?
Drake Maye is the projected starting quarterback for the New England Patriots as of October 18, 2026. Tommy DeVito is listed second.
Who starts at running back for the Patriots?
Rhamondre Stevenson is the projected starter at running back for the Patriots, with TreVeyon Henderson listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for the Patriots?
A.J. Brown is the projected starter at wide receiver for the Patriots, with Efton Chism III listed second.
Who starts at tight end for the Patriots?
Hunter Henry is the projected starter at tight end for the Patriots, with Eli Raridon listed second.
When does New England Patriots play next?
Next: at Chicago Bears, Thu, Oct 22, 08:15 PM ET.
When was the New England Patriots depth chart last updated?
The New England Patriots depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated October 18, 2026. It refreshes nightly through the season.

Full Patriots Roster

Every player on the New England Patriots depth chart, by position.

Offense

Wide Receiver: A.J. Brown, Efton Chism III, Jeremiah Webb

Wide Receiver: Romeo Doubs, Kyle Williams

Wide Receiver: DeMario Douglas, Mack Hollins

Left Tackle: Will Campbell, Caleb Lomu, Dametrious Crownover

Left Guard: Alijah Vera-Tucker, Ben Brown, Matt Pryor, Greg Van Roten

Center: Jared Wilson, Ben Brown

Right Guard: Ben Brown, Matt Pryor, Walter Rouse, Mike Onwenu, Greg Van Roten

Right Tackle: Morgan Moses, Caleb Lomu, Marcus Bryant

Quarterback: Drake Maye, Tommy DeVito, Behren Morton

Tight End: Hunter Henry, Eli Raridon, Cameron Latu, Tanner Arkin, Julian Hill

Running Back: Rhamondre Stevenson, TreVeyon Henderson, Corey Kiner, Myles Montgomery

Fullback: Reggie Gilliam

Defense

Left Defensive End: Christian Barmore, Joshua Farmer, Leonard Taylor III

Nose Tackle: Cory Durden

Right Defensive End: Milton Williams, DaQuan Jones

Weakside Linebacker: Elijah Ponder, Harold Landry III

Left Inside Linebacker: Christian Elliss, Darius Muasau, Namdi Obiazor

Right Inside Linebacker: Robert Spillane, Erick Hunter, Khalil Jacobs

Strongside Linebacker: Dre'Mont Jones, Gabe Jacas, Quintayvious Hutchins

Left Cornerback: Carlton Davis III, Charles Woods, Elliott Davison

Strong Safety: Craig Woodson, Jaylen Reed, Dell Pettus

Free Safety: Kevin Byard, Mike Brown, Brenden Schooler

Right Cornerback: Christian Gonzalez, Channing Canada, Karon Prunty

Nickel Back: Marcus Jones, Kindle Vildor

Special Teams

Place Kicker: Andy Borregales

Punter: Mitch Wishnowsky, Bryce Baringer

Holder: Mitch Wishnowsky, Bryce Baringer

Punt Returner: Marcus Jones, Efton Chism III, DeMario Douglas, Romeo Doubs

Kick Returner: Kyle Williams, Corey Kiner, Channing Canada

Long Snapper: Julian Ashby