Ja'LynnPolk

News: 19 hours agoPolk caught two of his three targets for six yards in Thursday's 14-13 preseason loss to the Eagles.

Spin: Polk had modest stats across 26 snaps, but he displayed some run-after-the-catch ability while shedding a pair of would-be tacklers on a six-yard completion from QB Drake Maye in the second quarter. The rookie second-round pick is a candidate to secure a key role, but whether that translates to initial fantasy relevance hinges on both his early-season workload and how heavily the team leans on the run amidst its transition at quarterback.

ESPN Fantasy Projection: The Patriots did not select a traditional X receiver in the draft to address their biggest open spot within their receiver group, but Polk's consistency and ability to attack all three levels of the defense were attractive to New England. While the Patriots will look to revitalize their passing game with rookie quarterback Drake Maye, it would not be wise to expect Polk to receive steady targets. However, he doesn't have much competition for snaps, so the rookie is a fine late-round lottery ticket.