Stefon Diggs is expected to play in Week 7 against the Titans
New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs is expected to play on Sunday against Tennessee Titans after missing the club’s previous game with a chest problem, NFL reporter Ian Rapoport said Saturday. Diggs saw a full practice Friday and remains on the questionable list at the final injury report.
Diggs’ likely return comes as relief for the Patriots’ offense which relied on rhythm and timing through six games. He caught 32 passes for 387 yards this season, according to his ESPN stat page, and his ability to stretch the field and win contested throws remains central to New England’s passing game. Those numbers don’t always tell the whole story. Diggs’ presence changes the way defenses assign coverage and create space for teammates.
With Diggs likely available, the Patriots can return to more balanced concepts, more middle moves and vertical stress to help open up lanes for Ramondre Stevenson and the short passing game. The Titans rank as a tough matchup up frontso how much Diggs plays may depend on pregame evaluations and how his chest reacts to contact.
A full workout, if followed by a release, usually pushes his projection back into “starting” territory, but last-minute in-game checks still add volatility to lineups.
The Patriots have taken a cautious approach with returning from injury this season, often making it easy for players to limit turnovers. If Diggs does get the go-ahead, expect New England to roll out favorable looks, quick outs, rub concepts and a handful of two- or three-step throws early to allow him to shake off any lingering soreness. If the veteran can take more snaps, his route running and contested catch skills will be most important on third down and in the red zone.
The Titans must account for Diggs, whether he plays 20 snaps or 70, and the Patriots will be thankful to have their top weapon back in the rotation. Final confirmation will come when teams release their inactives and officials flip a coin; until then, Diggs’ status remains uncertain.
2025-10-19 05:37:00
