2024 Receiving Stats
REC
12
YDS
87
TD
2
AVG
7.3
TAR
31
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Patriots took Polk with the 37th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft to give third overall pick Drake Maye a young receiving option. Polk spent one season at Texas Tech and three at Washington, with a 69-1,159-9 receiving line in 2023 accounting for about half of his career production. The late breakout was aided by fellow 2024 draft pick Jalen McMillan (third round) struggling with injuries last season, as both McMillan and Rome Odunze outproduced Polk by wide margins in 2022. On the other hand, Polk's 2023 was genuinely impressive, with his strong hands and regular contested catches standing out. At 6-1 203, Polk has the size to play outside in the NFL, though a 4.52 40 suggests he's unlikely to be a top deep threat even if the contested-catch skills translate. He and fourth-round pick Javon Baker should get the chance to earn playing time early on, joining a Patriots WR room in which every veteran had fewer than 600 yards last year. Read Past Outlooks
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No catches Sunday
Polk logged 20 of a possible 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Colts, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
ANALYSIS
Polk -- who didn't haul in his only target Sunday -- continues to work behind Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and Kendrick Bourne, a context that has limited the rookie's fantasy upside of late. While it's possible that the team looks to get Polk more involved down the stretch following a Week 14 bye, for now he's off the lineup radar.
Polk -- who didn't haul in his only target Sunday -- continues to work behind Kayshon Boutte, DeMario Douglas and Kendrick Bourne, a context that has limited the rookie's fantasy upside of late. While it's possible that the team looks to get Polk more involved down the stretch following a Week 14 bye, for now he's off the lineup radar.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Ja'Lynn Polk's 2024 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
28.7Air Yards Per Snap
0.91% Team Air Yards
12.5%% Team Targets
7.8%Avg Depth of Target
11.1 YdsCatch Rate
38.7%Drop Rate
9.7%Avg Yds After Catch
1.2% Targeted On Route
13.9%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Cardinals pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
85.7
Cornerbacks
74.9
Safeties
113.6
Linebackers
88.9
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2024 Ja'Lynn Polk Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Ja'Lynn Polk's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 1"Weight
203 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.52 secVertical Jump
37.5 inBroad Jump
129 inHand Length
9.75 inArm Length
31.75 in
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One catch Sunday
Polk was on the field for 23 of a possible 69 snaps on offense in Sunday's 34-15 loss to the Dolphins, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
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No catches Sunday
Polk logged 31 of a possible 76 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com.
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Catches TD in Week 10
Polk, who was on the field for 26 of a possible 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught his only target in the contest for a two-yard TD.
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Limited snaps in return
Polk logged nine of a possible 69 snaps on offense in Sunday's 20-17 overtime loss to the Titans, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Cleared for Week 9 action
Polk (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.
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Opportunity to become WR1
Chad Graff of The Athletic relays that Polk will see heavy reps with the first-team offense during training camp, giving the rookie wideout a good chance at establishing himself as the top pass catcher for the Patriots.
ANALYSIS
Polk was the 10th wide receiver taken in the 2024 NFL Draft, with the Patriots drafting the Washington product in the second round, 37th overall. Graff notes that Polk's college coaches raved about his large catch radius, reliable hands -- particularly in crucial situations like third downs -- and his blocking ability. With fellow wideout Kendrick Bourne continuing to work his way back from an ACL tear, Polk will have a prime opportunity to establish chemistry during training camp with quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye and cement himself as New England's top pass catcher to begin the season.
Polk was the 10th wide receiver taken in the 2024 NFL Draft, with the Patriots drafting the Washington product in the second round, 37th overall. Graff notes that Polk's college coaches raved about his large catch radius, reliable hands -- particularly in crucial situations like third downs -- and his blocking ability. With fellow wideout Kendrick Bourne continuing to work his way back from an ACL tear, Polk will have a prime opportunity to establish chemistry during training camp with quarterbacks Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye and cement himself as New England's top pass catcher to begin the season.