Dobson (hamstring) is reportedly headed for injured reserve, the Boston Herald reports. Dobson, who caught 37 passes for 519 yards and four touchdowns in 12 games as a rookie last season, was slowed during the offseason by a foot issue and subsequently never got on track this year, recording just three catches for 38 yards in four games. Assuming he can re-prove his health in the coming months, Dobson should have a chance to compete for a key role Patriots' offense next season, but at this stage, the 2013 second-rounder has much to prove before resurfacing on the fantasy radar.

Dobson (hamstring) wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports. Reiss suggests that he wouldn't be surprised if Dobson lands on IR, based on the timing of his injury, but either way, the wideout looks iffy for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Dobson (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers due to a hamstring injury. Active for just the fourth time this season, Dobson was unable to corral his only target before being forced out of the contest with his hamstring issue.

Dobson is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports. Dobson will suit up for the fourth time this season, but a wait-and-see approach remains in order from a fantasy perspective.

Dobson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts. Dobson, who last suited up on Oct. 12, is thus a break or two away from the fantasy radar.

Dobson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports. Dobson continues to remain a break or two from the fantasy radar at this stage, with his third straight deactivation.

Dobson is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears. Dobson is off the fantasy radar for now and appears to have fallen behind Brian Tyms in the Patriots' wideout mix.

Dobson is inactive for Thursday's game against the Jets. Dobson thus remains a break or two from the fantasy radar and for now appears to have fallen behind Brian Tyms in the Patriots' WR pecking order.

Dobson was on the field for 11-of-74 snaps on offense in Sunday's win over the Bills, ESPN.com reports. Dobson caught his only target for nine yards in the game, and at this stage he's clearly behind Julian Edelman and Brandon LaFell in the Patriots' wideout pecking order.

Dobson was on the field for 11-of-84 snaps on offense in Sunday's win over the Bengals. Dobson caught one pass for 16 yards in the game, but for the time being, Brandon LaFell (77 snaps) and Julian Edelman (69 snaps) are the Patriots' top two wideouts in terms of playing time. Until that changes, Dobson remains off the fantasy lineup radar.