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Fantasy Player Profile Ja'Whaun Bentley

  • Ja'Whaun Bentley
  • LB #8
  • Ja'Whaun
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2023 Fantasy Stats
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1PHI
Loss, 20-25
6.00
2MIA
Loss, 17-24
4.50
3@NYJ
Win, 15-10
5.00
4@DAL
Loss, 3-38
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  • Six tackles in win

    Bentley had six tackles (three solo), one pass deflection and two QB hits in Sunday's 15-10 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Bentley finished third on the team in total tackles behind Jabrill Peppers and Kyle Dugger. He's now up to 21 total tackles and is on pace to crack 100-plus tackles for the third straight season. Bentley and the Patriots will look to build on their momentum in Week 4 against Dak Prescott and the Cowboys.

    Published: Mon, Sep 25 at 3:24pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Great opening game

    Bentley recorded nine tackles in Sunday's 25-20 loss versus Philadelphia.

    Analysis: Bentley led New England in tackles in a game where they held the Eagles to under 100 rush yards, an impressive feat. He's well on his way to his third consecutive 100-tackle season, but draws a pass-heavy offense in Week 2 versus Miami.

    Published: Tue, Sep 12 at 2:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Earns extension

    Bentley signed a two-year extension with the Patriots on Thursday worth $18.75 million with $9 million guaranteed, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Bentley was entering the final year of a two-year deal signed last March. The 26-year-old led New England with 125 tackles (62 solo) last season and should remain an integral part of the team's defense beyond just the 2023 campaign.

    Published: Thu, Jun 29 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles

    Bentley played in 17 games and compiled 125 tackles (62 solo), three sacks, an interception and a fumble recovery during the 2022 season.

    Analysis: Bentley had the best season of his career, setting new highs in tackles and sacks while also recording his first interception since 2018. The 26-year-old led the Patriots in both solo and total tackles while finishing fourth in sacks. With one more year remaining on his contract, the 2018 fifth-round pick should be locked in as one of New England's starting inside linebackers for next season.

    Published: Wed, Jan 18 at 3:35pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Falls shy of double-digit tackles

    Bentley recorded nine stops (five solo), including a tackle for loss, during Sunday's 23-21 win versus the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Bentley came short of 10 tackles for the first time in four weeks. However, he continued to pace the Patriots in tackles Week 18, and he has now logged a team-high 118 tackles over 16 games this season. This also marks a new career high for tackles in the linebacker's five-year tenure with New England.

    Published: Tue, Jan 3 at 8:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Posts season high in tackles

    Bentley registered 12 tackles (nine solo) in Saturday's 22-18 defeat against the Bengals.

    Analysis: Bentley posted at least 10 tackles for the sixth game this season and the third time in the last three weeks. The 26-year-old has seen prominent playing time in all but one game this season, though he played every defensive snap for the first time in Week 16. The linebacker also notched one of his season-high 12 tackles while playing on special teams Saturday, and his 109 tackles this season is 42 more than New England's next closest defender, Kyle Dugger. Expect Bentley to continue serving as…read more

    Published: Mon, Dec 26 at 2:46pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack among 10 stops Sunday

    Bentley racked up 10 tackles, including a sack, in Sunday's Week 15 loss to the Raiders.

    Analysis: Bentley led the Patriots in tackles in the contest, finishing with 10 for the second straight week. He's hit that exact mark on five different occasions this season and leads New England with 97 total stops in 14 games. Bentley is well on pace to surpass the career-best mark of 109 tackles that he recorded last year. He's already collected a career-high three sacks in 2022.

    Published: Tue, Dec 20 at 8:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles Monday

    Bentley logged 10 tackles (three solo) in Monday's 27-13 victory over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Bentley continued to pace the Patriots' defense in tackles, as he finished with a game-high in stops versus the Cardinals. The 255-pound linebacker also notched five stops against Arizona's running backs, even though the team wound up with just 22 total rushes to 41 combined passing attempts. Bentley now has now accumulated 87 tackles while also playing at least 70 percent of defensive snaps in all but three of New England's games this season. He should take on a big role Week 15 against a Las…read more

    Published: Tue, Dec 13 at 8:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Effective in loss

    Bentley logged eight tackles (three solo) during the Patriots' 33-26 loss to the Vikings on Thursday.

    Analysis: Bentley had a relatively inconsistent start to the season but has now recorded at least eight tackles in four of his last five appearances. During that time, the 2018 fifth-rounder has generated 40 tackles (23 solo), including a sack, along with an interception and a pass defense.

    Published: Mon, Nov 28 at 7:24am by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high nine tackles

    Bentley recorded nine tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 10-3 win over the Patriots.

    Analysis: Bentley paced the team with nine tackles but fell one stop short of his fourth double-digit tackle outing of the campaign. Across 10 games, the fifth-year linebacker has recorded 64 tackles, two sacks and one interception.

    Published: Tue, Nov 22 at 1:23pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team-high nine tackles

    Bentley logged nine tackles (six solo) and one sack in Sunday's 26-3 victory over the Colts.

    Analysis: Bentley finished as the Patriots leading tackler and accounted for one of the team's nine sacks against Indianapolis. The inside linebacker now leads New England with 54 stops (22 solo) through the first nine games of the season, and he should have a chance to set a new career high in this category if remains healthy moving forward.

    Published: Mon, Nov 7 at 6:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Double-digit tackles

    Bentley recorded 10 tackles (six solo) with one for a loss in Monday's 33-14 loss to the Bears.

    Analysis: Bentley collected double-digit tackles for the second time this season, while playing a season high 95 percent of the team's defensive snaps. His 10 combined tackles led the way for the Patriots defense and brought him to a total of 42 on the season. He'll look to add to that total Sunday against the Jets.

    Published: Tue, Oct 25 at 6:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads Patriots in tackles

    Bentley tallied nine tackles (three solo) during the Patriots' 27-24 overtime loss to the Packers on Sunday.

    Analysis: Bentley didn't record many solo tackles during Sunday's matchup, but his nine total tackles led the team and represented his highest mark of the season. Over the first four games of the season, he's racked up 25 tackles (10 solo), including a sack.

    Published: Mon, Oct 3 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes back Sunday

    Bentley (back) was able to return to the field during Sunday's game against the Steelers, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bentley's ability to get back on the field appears to indicate that he sustained nothing more than a minor back issue earlier Sunday. Nevertheless, his status will be worth monitoring on New England's first injury report of Week 3 this coming Wednesday.

    Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 12:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Picks up injury Sunday

    Bentley (back) was ruled questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.

    Analysis: Bentley ultimately was able to suit up versus Pittsburgh after he suffered a toe injury Week 1, but he now appears to have sustained a new unspecified back injury Sunday. The 26-year-old finished as New England's leading tackler (109) in 2021, so Jahlani Tavai and Mack Wilson likely will have to fill prominent roles at inside linebacker for the time being.

    Published: Sun, Sep 18 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Removed from injury report Friday

    Bentley wasn't listed on the injury report Friday, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bentley didn't practice Wednesday due to a toe injury, but he progressed to a limited participant Thursday and was a full-go Friday. The 2018 fifth-round pick managed to lead the Patriots in tackles (seven) and record a sack despite playing just 43 of 60 defensive snaps in the season-opening loss to Miami. He's expected to be a key piece of New England's defense in 2022 after posting 109 tackles across 16 games last year.

    Published: Fri, Sep 16 at 1:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Logs limited practice Thursday

    Bentley (toe) was limited at practice Thursday, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bentley suffered a toe injury during Sunday's 20-7 loss to the Dolphins that caused him to watch Wednesday's practice from the sidelines, but his return to Thursday's session in any capacity is an encouraging sign that his injury isn't considered too serious. The 255-pound linebacker is coming off a team-high seven tackles and a sack in Week 1, and his participation during Friday's practice should provide more clarity regarding Bentley's availability Sunday against the Steelers.

    Published: Thu, Sep 15 at 2:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sits out Wednesday's practice

    Bentley (toe) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Bentley recorded a team-high seven tackles and added a sack during the Patriots' season-opening loss, but he presumably picked up a toe injury as well. The extent of the issue remains unclear, but if he sits out practice again Thursday, his status for Week 2 could be in serious jeopardy.

    Published: Wed, Sep 14 at 1:43pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team's top tackler Sunday

    Bentley recorded seven tackles (four solo), including one sack, during Sunday's season-opening loss to the Dolphins.

    Analysis: Bentley managed to lead the Patriots in tackles despite playing only 43 of the team's 60 defensive snaps. The starting inside linebacker should be poised to lead the team in stops for the second straight season should he remain healthy moving forward.

    Published: Mon, Sep 12 at 6:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Takes the field

    Bentley (arm) is participating in OTAs, Andrew Callahan of the Boston Herald reports.

    Analysis: Bentley suffered an arm injury in the Patriots' playoff loss to the Bills in January and never returned to action. His participation in OTAs is a good sign that there was no lingering effects for the fourth-year pro. Bentley has been a focal point of the Patriots' linebacker unit the last two seasons, totaling 200 tackles, 2.5 sacks, four passes defensed and three forced fumbles over that time.

    Published: Tue, May 24 at 12:38pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back with New England

    Bentley (arm) agreed to a two-year, $9 million contract with the Patriots on Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Bentley appeared in 16 games for the Patriots in 2021 and registered a team-high 109 tackles. He suffered an arm injury during New England's wild-card loss to the Bills, but he's expected to be back at full strength for OTAs.

    Published: Fri, Mar 18 at 1:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leads team in tackles

    Bentley (arm) finished the 2021 regular season with a team-high 109 tackles and a sack in 16 games.

    Analysis: Per Paul Perillo of the Patriots' official site, Bentley, who is a pending unrestricted free agent, displayed "the ability to stop the run while providing occasional pressure as a blitzer" in his fourth NFL season. Perillo suggests that Bentley isn't likely to break the bank in free agency and is thus a candidate to be re-signed by New England this offseason. Bentley exited the Patriots' wild-card round loss to the Bills with an arm injury, but he should be at full strength for OTAs.

    Published: Wed, Feb 2 at 9:01am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will not return

    Bentley (arm) will not return Saturday against the Bills.

    Analysis: Bentley picked up the injury in the second quarter and headed to the locker room soon after. Jamie Collins stepped into Bentley's role upon his departure and will likely continue to do so in the second half.

    Published: Sat, Jan 15 at 7:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves with injury

    Bentley (arm) is questionable to return Saturday against the Bills,

    Analysis: Bentley suffered the injury in the second quarter and went to the locker room afterward. In his absence, Jamie Collins has stepped in to replace him.

    Published: Sat, Jan 15 at 6:17pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Activated off COVID-19 list

    Bentley (illness) was activated from reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Bentley cleared the NFL's COVID-19 protocols just in time to be active for Week 17. The 25-year-old linebacker has totaled 88 tackles, three forced fumbles, two pass deflections and one sack across 14 appearances this season.

    Published: Sun, Jan 2 at 7:39am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on COVID list

    Bentley has landed on the Patriots' reserve/COVID-19 list, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

    Analysis: Bentley apparently tested positive for the virus via Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. As a result, his return will depend on when he clears the league's health and safety protocols.

    Published: Mon, Dec 27 at 6:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't return Saturday

    Bentley (ankle) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Colts.

    Analysis: Bentley recorded a tackle prior to exiting Saturday's matchup. Jamie Collins and Jahlani Tavai should see increased roles in Bentley's absence.

    Published: Sat, Dec 18 at 6:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable to return

    Bentley is questionable to return to Saturday's game against the Colts with an ankle injury.

    Analysis: Bentley's loss leaves the Patriots without their leading tackler. Jamie Collins and Jahlani Tavai should pick up the slack in the meantime.

    Published: Sat, Dec 18 at 6:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Tallies eight tackles in win

    Bentley recorded eight total tackles (three solo) in the 14-10 win over Buffalo on Monday night.

    Analysis: Coming off a huge Week 12 performance in which Bentley recorded a sack and forced two fumbles, the 25-year-old put up another solid game as he totaled the second most tackles on the New England defense. The linebacker has now tallied seven-plus tackles in each of his last four games and leads the Patriots with 80 total tackles on the season.

    Published: Wed, Dec 8 at 2:34pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Good to go

    Bentley (ribs) is active for Monday's matchup with the Bills,

    Analysis: Bentley drew a questionable designation after practicing in limited fashion all week. Barring any setbacks, look for him to take on his usual workload in Buffalo.

    Published: Mon, Dec 6 at 4:00pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 13

    Bentley (ribs) is questionable for Monday's game against Buffalo, Phil Perry of NBC Sports Boston reports.

    Analysis: Bentley landed on the injury report to begin the week and has logged three limited practices since. He's played over half of the team's defensive snaps in nine of his 11 games and racked up 73 total tackles and forced two fumbles. His potential absence would leave a void in the middle of New England's defense in a key matchup against the Bills.

    Published: Sat, Dec 4 at 2:29pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Dealing with ribs injury

    Bentley (ribs) was limited in Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: Bentley is coming off a 10-tackle performance during Week 12's win over the Titans, but his status will need to be monitored ahead of Monday's road matchup in Buffalo. The linebacker will have two more chances to practice in full and shed his injury designation.

    Published: Fri, Dec 3 at 6:33am by Rotowire.com
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  • Will play against Jets

    Bentley (ribs) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: Bentley was limited in practice throughout the week, but he is active for this contest, which boosts the team's depth at the linebacker position -- especially with Dont'a Hightower (elbow) inactive.

    Published: Sun, Oct 24 at 8:50am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Week 7

    Bentley (ribs) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Jets.

    Analysis: Bentley was a limited participant throughout practice this week and will likely be a game-time decision Sunday. Dont'a Hightower (elbow) is also listed as questionable for Week 7, so if neither middle linebacker is able to play, Jahlani Tavai may be in line for his first extended work of the season.

    Published: Sat, Oct 23 at 8:15am by Rotowire.com
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  • Leaves early Sunday

    Bentley is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Dallas with a ribs injury.

    Analysis: Bentley made one of the plays of the game before departing, causing a Dak Prescott fumble at the goal line in the first half. Dont'a Hightower had checked out with an elbow injury for a bit but returned to middle linebacker once Bentley had to leave.

    Published: Sun, Oct 17 at 3:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Active for Week 5

    Bentley (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

    Analysis: Bentley makes his return to the active roster after not playing against the Buccaneers last week. He has racked up 20 tackles (17 solo) while adding two passes defended through three games so far.

    Published: Sun, Oct 10 at 9:21am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Sunday

    Bentley (shoulder) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

    Analysis: Bentley picked up the injury in Week 3 against the Saints and was unable to practice all week, so this was a foregone conclusion. Brandon King and Josh Uche could see extra snaps at linebacker as a result.

    Published: Sun, Oct 3 at 4:36pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Suffers injury Sunday

    Bentley suffered an undisclosed injury during the Week 3 loss to the Saints and didn't return to the game, Mark Daniels of the Providence Journal reports.

    Analysis: Bentley recorded six tackles before picking up an injury in the first half of Week 3. Jahlani Tavai replaced the 25-year-old linebacker to start the second half, but he only played eight snaps behind Dont'a Hightower. The extent of Bentley's injury is unknown.

    Published: Mon, Sep 27 at 10:12am by Rotowire.com
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  • Impressive in win

    Bentley posted nine tackles (seven solo) and a pass breakup in Sunday's 25-6 win over the Jets.

    Analysis: Kyle Van Noy (neck) sat out Sunday's game, so Bentley started and led the team in tackles. As long as Van Noy is out of the lineup, Bentley should have significant IDP upside, but he'll be tough to rely on otherwise.

    Published: Tue, Sep 21 at 8:16pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records 90 tackles

    Bentley finished the 2020 season with 90 tackles and 1.5 sacks in 13 games.

    Analysis: In his third NFL season, the 2018 fifth-rounder saw regular action at inside linebacker, when healthy. Bentley's 2021 fantasy upside hinges largely on what moves the Patriots make to shore up their linebacker corps, as well as whether veteran Dont'a Hightower -- who opted out this past season -- returns to the mix.

    Published: Thu, Jan 14 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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  • All clear for Week 17 finale

    Bentley (shoulder) is active heading into Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: Bentley's shoulder injury forced him to miss his third game of the year Monday night against the Bills, but he's powered through the issue in time for New England's season finale. The 24-year-old enters Sunday's divisional tilt having already established career highs in tackles (83), QB hits (three), sacks (1.5) and pass deflections (two).

    Published: Sun, Jan 3 at 9:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Considered questionable

    Bentley (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: Bentley's shoulder injury held him out of last week's loss to the Bills. He was subsequently limited at practice all week and looking like a true game-time decision. Anfernee Jennings would presumably draw another start at inside linebacker should Bentley ultimately have to sit out.

    Published: Sat, Jan 2 at 7:58am by Rotowire.com
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  • Unavailable Monday

    Bentley (shoulder) is inactive for Monday's game versus Buffalo.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old picked up the injury during last week's matchup with Miami and will miss at least one game as a result. Anfernee Jennings could start at inside linebacker for New England in Bentley's absence.

    Published: Mon, Dec 28 at 4:28pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Deemed questionable for MNF

    Bentley (shoulder) is questionable for Monday's game versus the Bills, Doug Kyed of NESN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bentley was a limited participant in practice all week after suffering a shoulder injury in last Sunday's loss to the Dolphins. The 24-year-old has 83 tackles through 12 games. Anfernee Jennings (shoulder) is the next man up at inside linebacker. He's also considered questionable, so the team may need to call up a linebacker from the practice squad.

    Published: Sat, Dec 26 at 1:42pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Exits Week 15

    Bentley (arm) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Miami.

    Analysis: It's unclear how Bentley suffered the injury, but he was forced to exit the contest in the second quarter. The Purdue product has had an outstanding season, racking up 79 tackles (45 solo), 1.5 sacks and two pass breakups through 11 games. As long as Bentley is sidelined, Anfernee Jennings is expected to see an increased snap count.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 10:44am by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for TNF

    Bentley (groin) is officially active for Thursday's game against the Rams.

    Analysis: Bentley popped up on the injury report this week after dealing with the lingering groin issue, but he wasn't in danger of missing the contest. Despite seeing just 35 percent of defensive snaps in last week's win over the Chargers, Bentley is expected to handle a starting role at inside linebacker for the game.

    Published: Thu, Dec 10 at 4:30pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Pops up on injury report

    Bentley (groin) was a limited participant on Monday's practice estimate.

    Analysis: Bentley missed a pair of games earlier this season due to a groin injury, and it may be lingering, as he logged a season-low 35 percent snap share in Sunday's 45-0 win over the Chargers. With a short week, his status is uncertain for Thursday's game against the Rams. Anfernee Jennings likely will step in if Bentley can't go.

    Published: Mon, Dec 7 at 3:19pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Team's top tackler by wide margin

    Bentley registered 13 total tackles during Sunday's 20-17 win against the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Not only did Bentley have six more tackles than the Patriots' second-leading player, Terez Hall, but he also saved some of his stops for key moments in Sunday's contest. The 24-year-old helped turn away Kenyan Drake at New England's one-yard line on a 4th-and-goal while the clock expired in the second quarter. Later, he combined with Hall to stop Drake again on a 3rd-and-2 on Arizona's final drive of the game, forcing a 45-yard Zane Gonzalez attempt that would be no good. With nine starts to…read more

    Published: Mon, Nov 30 at 5:45pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Week 11

    Bentley (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old was sidelined the past two games by the groin injury, but he'll be back on the field for Week 11. Besides the game in which he suffered the injury, Bentley has played at least 80 percent of defensive snaps when available for the Patriots this season.

    Published: Sun, Nov 22 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't face Ravens

    Bentley (groin) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Jeff Howe of The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: Bentley was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup after practicing in a limited fashion all week, but he'll ultimately need more time before retaking the field. Terez Hall and Cassh Maluia could see an uptick in defensive snaps with Bentley out.

    Published: Sun, Nov 15 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Considered questionable for SNF

    Bentley (groin) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Ravens.

    Analysis: Bentley was able to practice in a limited fashion all week, so he has a good chance to return to action after missing last week's close win over the Jets. The third-year linebacker out of Purdue has made seven starts this season and racked up 45 tackles, 1.5 sacks and two pass breakups in the process.

    Published: Fri, Nov 13 at 5:09pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play Monday

    Bentley (groin) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Jets.

    Analysis: The 24-year-old was originally considered questionable for Monday's contest after practicing as a limited participant, but he's now been ruled out. Cassh Maluia is expected to start at inside linebacker in Bentley's place.

    Published: Sun, Nov 8 at 12:53pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Hampered by groin injury

    Bentley (groin) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

    Analysis: Bentley exited last week's game against the Bills with a groin injury, and he's been limited through the first two practices this week. He has one more practice Saturday to upgrade to full participation, otherwise, he'll carry an injury tag into Monday's divisional tilt against the Jets. Cassh Maluia is expected to start at inside linebacker if Bentley can't go.

    Published: Fri, Nov 6 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Managing groin issue

    Bentley exited Sunday's loss to the Bills due to a groin injury.

    Analysis: Bentley totaled five tackles and a sack before exiting during the second half. The 24-year-old was considered questionable to return, and the game ended about 10 minutes after the injury was announced.

    Published: Sun, Nov 1 at 12:56pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records career high in stops

    Bentley posted 12 tackles and a half-sack in Sunday's 18-12 loss to the Broncos.

    Analysis: Bently was named the Patriots' starting inside linebacker during training camp, and he got off to a modest start to 2020, recording at least four tackles but no more than six stops in each of the first four games. The third-year pro exploded Sunday, though, leading the team in tackles and reaching a new career high in the process. He had plenty of opportunities since the Broncos' running backs carried 32 times, so this performance could be tough to replicate in a different game script.

    Published: Mon, Oct 19 at 8:56am by Rotowire.com
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  • Path to playing time opens up

    Bentley is in line to see more action in the Patriots defense during the upcoming season, Zack Cox of NESN.com reports.

    Analysis: With Jamie Collins, Kyle Van Noy and Elandon Roberts having left via free agency and Donta Hightower having opted out of this season, Bentley looks primed for more reps at inside linebacker in 2020. Most notably, he'll be tasked with replacing Hightower as the Patriots' defensive play-caller. Bentley, who turns 24 later this month, logged 44 tackles in his second season with New England in 2019, but he's bound to see a spike in production in his expanded role and could emerge as a reliable IDP…read more

    Published: Wed, Aug 5 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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  • All clear Sunday

    Bentley (knee) is officially active for Sunday's game against the Chiefs.

    Analysis: Bentley logged just limited practice throughout the week, and his status was uncertain. Now that he's officially healthy, Bentley should be a huge boost to the linebacker depth for Week 14.

    Published: Sun, Dec 8 at 12:06pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially questionable

    Bentley is considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Chiefs due to a knee injury.

    Analysis: Bentley was limited at practice all week and is looking like a true game-time decision. The Patriots are thin at linebacker depth, so Shilique Calhoun could potentially be called to back up inside linebacker as well as the outside should Bentley ultimately be unable to go.

    Published: Sat, Dec 7 at 8:07am by Rotowire.com
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