The New England Patriots defense remains off the fantasy radar heading into Week 8 against the New York Jets. While the unit has shown promise with impressive performances from players like Jahlani Tavai, Kyle Dugger, and Christian Gonzalez, New England's defense still ranks 26th in fantasy points, forcing just four turnovers through seven games. They're also allowing an average of 359.6 yards and 24.1 points per game. It's been a particularly rough couple of weeks for the Patriots with tough matchups against the Texans and a very beatable Jaguars team. Over those two games, New England allowed 63 points while registering just one turnover and two sacks. This week, the Patriots face the Jets. Even though New York's offense has allowed the 10th-most fantasy points to opposing defenses, they're trending upward with Aaron Rodgers, Breece Hall, Garrett Wilson, and Davante Adams. Even a modest offensive output from the Jets should be enough to overpower the Patriots' struggling defense in Massachusetts on Sunday. Avoid this unit in fantasy football going forward.

From RotoBaller

The New England Patriots gave emerging star linebacker Jahlani Tavai a three-year contract extension on Tuesday, according to league source. The extension has a base value of $15 million and can be worth up to $21 million, according to sources. Tavai tied for second on the team in tackles last year while emerging as a key cog for one of the league's top-rated defenses. He was entering the final season of the two-year extension he signed in November of 2022 that was worth up to $4.4 million. Tavai was scheduled to earn a base salary of $1.625 million in 2204. The 6-foot-2, 255-pounder entered the league as a second-round pick by the Detroit Lions in 2019. He's appeared in all 17 regular-season games in each of the last two years for New England and has made 28 starts. Tavai's 107 tackles last year were tied with safety Kyle Dugger.

From RotoBaller