New England Patriots Week 4 Recap: Analytics, Injuries, Betting & Fantasy

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Game result: New England dominated Carolina 42–13 at home. Drake Maye threw for 203 yards and 3 total TDs while the special teams delivered two punt return TDs.

Analytics: The Patriots totaled 307 yards while holding Carolina to 326 yards. After allowing an opening-drive TD, New England outscored the Panthers 42-0 over 53 minutes. Marcus Jones exploded for 167 punt return yards including an 87-yard TD and a 61-yard return. Maye completed 14-of-17 passes with 2 TD passes and a rushing score in his most efficient game. The Patriots scored TDs on 4 of 5 possessions in one stretch. This was New England’s highest point total since 2021.

Injuries: CB Carlton Davis briefly left but returned. Christian Gonzalez made his season debut from injury and played 49 snaps. The Patriots appear healthy heading into a primetime matchup with Buffalo.

Betting: New England was a 4.5-point favorite and covered easily, improving to 3-1 ATS. The over (43.5) smashed as the Patriots scored at will.

Fantasy: Drake Maye delivered QB1 numbers with 203 yards and 3 total TDs (emerging as a streaming option). Stefon Diggs exploded for 101 yards (WR2). TreVeyon Henderson scored his first NFL TD (RB3). Hunter Henry caught a TD (TE1). Marcus Jones is a special teams unicorn.