Mitchell (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Per ESPN's Mike Reiss, Mitchell's status for Saturday night's game against the Texans remains in question, with the wideout likely in line to be officially listed as questionable for the contest.

Mitchell (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell missed Week 17's win over the Dolphins but returned to practice last week Thursday. His limited action Wednesday could be the Patriots taking precautionary measures as Saturday's divisional matchup nears, but more information on the situation should be released in the coming days. If he is able to practice in full later this week, expect the wideout to compete for reps alongside Michael Floyd and Danny Amendola.

Mitchell (knee), who sat out the Patriots' regular season finale against the Dolphins, returned to practice Thursday, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

EDGE Analysis

After the rookie missed practice all of last week, his return to work, in any capacity, on Thursday bodes well for Mitchell's chances of being available for the team's Jan. 14 playoff opener. With Danny Amendola practicing as well and the recently-claimed Michael Floyd also on hand, the Patriots could be pretty deep at the wideout position as they embark on their postseason run.

Mitchell (knee) will not play Sunday against the Dolphins.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell was unable to practice all week and was listed as doubtful before being downgraded to out Saturday night. In his absence, newly acquired Michael Floyd could have some unexpected opportunities as New England's third wide receiving option behind Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan.

Mitchell (knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Danny Amendola (ankle) ruled out and Mitchell headed in that direction, recently-acquired Michael Floyd figures to see added work in Week 17 behind fellow wideouts Julian Edelman and Chris Hogan.

Mitchell (knee) missed practice again Thursday, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

EDGE Analysis

Back-to-back missed practice sessions cloud Mitchell's status for Sunday's game against the Jets. While the Patriots still have their sights on securing home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs, which would be secured by a win this weekend, we suspect that the team will err on the side of caution with certain banged up players who could benefit from some time off in advance of the team's first-round bye.

Mitchell (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Per CSN New England, Mitchell appeared to tweak his knee in the third quarter of Week 16's win over the Jets, so the rookie wideout's status will need o be monitored as Sunday's game against the Dolphins approaches. In the event that Mitchell is limited at all, or out this weekend, fellow wideout Michael Floyd would be a candidate to see his snap count upped in Week 17.

Mitchell caught three of his five targets for 29 yards while seeing action on 58 of 75 snaps on offense in Saturday's 41-3 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Mitchell has combined for four catches and 43 yards over the Patriots' last two games, though he continues to see his share of snaps in the team's offense. The rookie wideout looks like a speculative play against Miami next weekend, but the Patriots do, at least, have something to play for in Week 17, with the No. 1 playoff seed in the AFC not yet secured.

Mitchell was on the field for 67 of 75 snaps on offense in Sunday's 16-3 win over the Broncos, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite the high snap count, Mitchell was only targeted once in the game, which resulted in a 14-yard catch. Against the Broncos on the road, the Patriots' passing attack was largely kept in check Sunday, but a much more favorable matchup awaits Mitchell and the Patriots this coming weekend, when the team hosts the 4-10 Jets, who allowed Miami backup Matt Moore to toss four TDs in Week 15.

Mitchell hauled in four of his five targets for 41 yards and a TD in Monday night's 30-23 win over the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

With TE Rob Gronkowski out for the season, the Patriots continued to employ plenty of three-wideout sets Monday, which led to Mitchell seeing action on 54 of 68 snaps on offense, ESPN's Mike Reiss reports. Given his current level of activity in the team's attack, Mitchell remains a fantasy option down the stretch, having now tallied four TDs over his last four outings.