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PositiveRoleOct 31, 2026
Listed as one of the Patriots' top three wideouts who could take on more snaps if A.J. Brown doesn't play against the Colts.NegativeUsageOct 26, 2026
WR Efton Chism took 78% of snaps in 12p and 50% in 11p, showing personnel-dependent usage patterns with limited target volume.NegativeRoleOct 23, 2026
Chism took 78% of snaps in 12 personnel and 50% in 11 personnel, seeing limited receiving volume (1-16-0 on one target) despite personnel role.NegativeMatchupOct 22, 2026
Chism is a strong fade against Chicago, which ranks third in DVOA against WR3s.NegativeRoleOct 19, 2026
Chism dropped to a 24% route share even though Doubs left early; he mostly played run snaps while Kyle Williams played pass snaps (59% route share), reflecting the Patriots' run-pass substitution patterns.NegativeUsageOct 19, 2026
Chism played 62% of snaps but ran only 24% of routes, catching zero of one target for zero yards.NegativeMatchupOct 15, 2026
Chism faces New York Jets in Week 6; listed in a start/sit context for matchup analysis.PositiveMatchupOct 15, 2026
Efton Chism is listed as a streaming pick for deep leagues (under 10 percent rostered) with a matchup against the Jets.PositiveMatchupOct 15, 2026
Slight lean for Week 6 vs. NYJ; New York is 29th in DVOA vs. WR2. Chism has been performing well with Drake Maye and is projected to catch a TD pass in Week 6.PositiveMatchupOct 15, 2026
Chism is one of the receivers Maye has been doing well with and faces the Jets, who rank 29th in DVOA vs. WR2; the source gives a slight lean to Chism with a projection of a TD catch.PositiveValueOct 13, 2026
Chism is ranked ninth on the priority targets list. He led all Patriots WRs in targets with six, finishing 5-57 in Week 5, and played a full workload with snap share above 80 percent. The source calls him 'my favorite Patriots WR add this week' and notes he should be way cheaper than DeMario Douglas.PositiveRoleOct 12, 2026
Chism took 71% of snaps in 11 personnel and 100% of snaps in 12 personnel, putting up 5-57-0 while leading the team with six targets; his 80% snap share was much higher than his 63% route share because the Patriots used him in run plays in 11 personnel, and he made an argument for more playing time.PositiveBreakoutOct 8, 2026
Undrafted second-year player caught game-winning TD in Week 4 against Buffalo; has seven career catches with three going for 20-plus yards and two being scores. Source gives slight lean for Week 5, suggesting potential for regular role in Patriots passing game with A.J. Brown and Mack Hollins out.NegativeRoleOct 8, 2026
Chism made a one-handed catch for a touchdown in Week 4 against Buffalo, a ridiculous grab that helped the opposing team beat the Bills at their new Highmark Stadium.PositiveSleeperOct 7, 2026
DeMario Douglas isn't a thing and Mack Hollins injured his calf, so Chism could have a larger-than-normal role simply because of attrition. He also caught the game-winning TD against Buffalo, making him an interesting add in deeper leagues.PositiveRoleOct 7, 2026
Chism could have a larger-than-normal role for the Patriots due to attrition; DeMario Douglas is not a factor and Mack Hollins injured his calf. Chism also caught the game-winning TD against Buffalo, making him an interesting add in deeper leagues.PositiveUsageOct 5, 2026
After Mack Hollins' calf injury exit, Chism took 72% snaps with 3 targets, 42 yards, and 1 TD, showing increased opportunity in the depleted Patriots WR room.PositiveProjectionAug 27, 2026
Chism has been involved out of the slot this preseason with seven catches for 65 yards across two outings, including at least three catches in each game. The second-year pro out of Eastern Washington appears to be on the roster bubble as the sixth option on the WR depth chart, giving him one more chance to make a push for a roster spot in New England or elsewhere.PositiveRoleAug 13, 2026
Rookie WR was preseason standout for Patriots last year and well positioned for another productive preseason as fringe roster player likely to end up outside looking in come final cuts given depth of New England's WR room; offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels' offense loves to feature slot receivers, and Chism should get plenty of reps there Thursday.