Austin Hooper

Austin Hooper caught all four of his targets for 42 yards and a touchdown in the Patriots’ Week 13 loss to the Colts.

Hooper has quietly emerged as a weekly pass-catching threat for the Patriots. The team’s lack of a production rotation at wide receiver has forced them to lean on a second tight end more than most offenses. Hooper has returned the favor with four catches in four straight games and touchdowns in back-to-back contests. Hooper will remain in the TE2 mix versus the Cardinals following New England’s Week 14 bye.