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Injury Ankle
Est. Return 5/1/2024
2023 Receiving Stats
REC
13
YDS
91
TD
0
AVG
7.0
TAR
23
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The Patriots traded up for Thornton in the second round of the 2022 Draft, but he was largely a complementary piece in New England's receiving corps as a rookie, with Jakobi Meyers, DeVante Parker, Kendrick Bourne and Nelson Agholor also in the mix. Now that Meyers (Las Vegas) and Agholor (Baltimore) are elsewhere, Thornton should improve on last year's numbers - 22-247-2 line on 45 targets in 13 games - given the likelihood that he'll see increased volume alongside the two key holdovers and newcomer JuJu Smith-Schuster. Thornton has a slight frame at 6-2, 182 pounds, but he recorded a 4.28-second 40-yard dash during last year's combine, and with wheels like that, he has a chance to make his mark as a deep threat in 2023. Read Past Outlooks
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Catches 13 passes in 2023
Thornton (ankle) finished the 2023 regular season with 13 catches (on 23 targets) for 91 yards and three carries for 51 yards in nine games for the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
The Patriots traded up in the 2022 NFL Draft to draft Thornton 50th overall, but the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder has struggled to stay on the field during his first two years as a pro. With that in mind, an ankle issue sidelined Thornton for the team's season finale, but he'll presumably be healthy ahead of the 2024 campaign. The Baylor product -- who is under contract with New England through the 2025 season -- does have the speed to potentially make an impact as a deep threat, but his role next season remains to be seen, with plenty of roster churn expected following New England's 4-13 campaign.
The Patriots traded up in the 2022 NFL Draft to draft Thornton 50th overall, but the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder has struggled to stay on the field during his first two years as a pro. With that in mind, an ankle issue sidelined Thornton for the team's season finale, but he'll presumably be healthy ahead of the 2024 campaign. The Baylor product -- who is under contract with New England through the 2025 season -- does have the speed to potentially make an impact as a deep threat, but his role next season remains to be seen, with plenty of roster churn expected following New England's 4-13 campaign.
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Air Yards Per Game
25.1Air Yards Per Snap
1.04% Team Air Yards
5.9%% Team Targets
4.3%Avg Depth of Target
9.8 YdsCatch Rate
56.5%Drop Rate
4.3%Avg Yds After Catch
3.6% Targeted On Route
16.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Tyquan Thornton Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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Height
6' 2"Weight
185 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.28 secVertical Jump
36.5 inBroad Jump
130 inHand Length
8.25 inArm Length
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Could return to immediate role
Thornton, who has been sidelined by a shoulder injury for the entire season, returned to practice Tuesday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
With his return to practice, the Patriots have opened the 21-day window for Thornton to be activated from injured reserve. If he can return in time for Sunday's game against the Raiders, he could step into a significant role with both JuJu Smith-Schuster and Demario Douglas in concussion protocol. Thornton should provide a needed big-play aspect to the New England offense whenever he gets back into action, as four of his 22 catches went from more than 20 yards in 2022.
With his return to practice, the Patriots have opened the 21-day window for Thornton to be activated from injured reserve. If he can return in time for Sunday's game against the Raiders, he could step into a significant role with both JuJu Smith-Schuster and Demario Douglas in concussion protocol. Thornton should provide a needed big-play aspect to the New England offense whenever he gets back into action, as four of his 22 catches went from more than 20 yards in 2022.
2022 Fantasy Outlook
New England moved up in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft to take Thornton 50th overall. Though some thought that may have been a reach, there's no question the Patriots landed one of the fastest players in his draft class. Thornton, whom the Patriots list at 6-2, 182 pounds, logged an official 4.28-second 40-yard dash, and on top of that he was a convincingly productive player in college. He reportedly did solid work at his first training camp, but then suffered a collarbone injury in the preseason and is now expected to miss at least the first month and a half of the regular season. Once he's ready, Thornton could work as an occasional deep threat off the bench, or perhaps be more than that if the Patriots' veteran wideouts are injured/ineffective.
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Won't play Sunday
Thornton (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Questionable with ankle injury
Thornton (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Three catches Sunday
Thornton caught all three of his targets for 24 yards in Sunday's 27-21 loss to the Bills.
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One catch in Week 16
Thornton was on the field for five of 58 snaps on offense in Sunday's 26-23 win over the Broncos, catching his only target for 11 yards.
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Limited role Sunday
Thornton was on the field for seven of a possible 53 snaps on offense in Sunday's 27-17 loss to Kansas City, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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