Peppers finished the 2023 regular season with 78 tackles, two interceptions and a sack in 15 games with the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Per Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site, Peppers profiles as an ideal box safety in today's NFL, while having finished fifth among safeties in Pro Football Focus' grade (87.3) and also being tied for sixth among all defensive backs in run stops (17) during the 2023 campaign. Peppers remains under contract with New England this coming season, which sets the stage for him to reprise his key role in the team's secondary.

Peppers (hamstring) is active Sunday against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers has missed each of the Patriots' last two games, but he'll return to the field for the team's last game of the season. He should draw the start at free safety.

Peppers (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers missed the Patriots' last two games with this hamstring issue, but after a week of limited practice sessions, he's got a shot at returning in Week 18. If the 28-year-old is unable to suit up Sunday, Jalen Mills would likely start at free safety alongside Kyle Dugger.

Peppers (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bills, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official website reports.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers' absence will mark his second straight. With Kyle Dugger (illness), Myles Bryant (chest), Shaun Wade (hip) and Jonathan Jones (knee) all questionable, New England's secondary has the potential to be very thin in depth. Jalen Mills is the likely candidate to replace Peppers at free safety.

Peppers (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran safety missed his first game of 2023 last Sunday night against Denver. His continued absence from practice puts Peppers' status for Week 17 against the Bills in jeopardy. Jalen Mills filled in next to Kyle Dugger versus Denver.

Peppers (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers popped up on Wednesday's injury report with a hamstring issue, and he was unable to practice all week. In his absence, Jalen Mills figures to step in as the starting free safety for Sunday's game alongside strong safety Kyle Dugger.

Peppers didn't practice Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the first news of a hamstring injury for Peppers, who has been a near every-down player for the Patriots this season and logged 90 percent of the team's defensive snaps in a loss to Kansas City on Sunday. He ranks fourth on New England with 76 tackles and first with seven pass defenses this season, so it would be a big blow for the team if he's unable to play against Denver on Sunday. Peppers' practice status over the remainder of Week 16 prep should provide clearer insight about his chances of suiting up against the Broncos.

Peppers recorded three tackles (one solo) while intercepting a pass and deflecting another in Thursday's 21-18 win over the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers stepped in front of a Mitch Trubisky pass intended for tight end Pat Freiermuth in the second quarter, securing his second interception of the season. The safety has compiled 10 tackles and a sack as well as the interception over the last three games following New England's Week 11 bye.

Peppers totaled three tackles (two solo), including a sack, and recovered a fumble in Sunday's Week 12 loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Peppers' three stops tied a season-low mark, but he still made an impact in the loss. The veteran safety recovered a New York fumble on the Giants' first offensive series of the contest, and he added a sack the next time New York's offense took the field. Peppers has registered 62 tackles (42 solo) and one interception over 11 contests this season.

Peppers recorded nine tackles (four solo) and one interception in the Patriots' Week 7 win over the Bills on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The nine tackles were a season high for the veteran safety, who also recorded his first pick of the year, broke up one pass and landed one QB hit on Josh Allen. Peppers has started all seven games and has 46 tackles (30 solo) on the year.