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Efton Chism III Start or sit, Week 5
WR · New England Patriots · #86
Final
10.9 pts
1 car, 2 yds · 5 rec, 57 yds
PPR scoring.
Status
- Depth chart
- WR #3
- Offense
- College
- Eastern Washington
- Experience
- 2 seasons
Week
Week 5
Matchup
Las Vegas Raiders
DFS salary
$3,200
Projection
3.0
Recent form
2026 season (5 games): 16 pass yds · 2 rush yds · 10 rec · 133 rec yds
- Wk 5vs LVW 45-172 rush yds, 5 rec, 57 rec yds8.4 pts
- Wk 4@ BUFW 29-262 rec, 42 rec yds, 1 rec TD11.2 pts
- Wk 3@ JAXL 6-3516 pass yds, 1 rec, 1 rec yds1.2 pts
- Wk 2vs PITW 20-31 rec, -2 rec yds0.3 pts
- 2025 Wk 18vs MIAW 38-101 rec, 35 rec yds4.0 pts
Season by season
Sorted by Season ↓
| 2026 · NE | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 · NE | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Efton Chism III: quick answers
- Who does Efton Chism III play in week 5?
- Efton Chism III faces Las Vegas Raiders with the New England Patriots.
- Is Efton Chism III injured?
- Efton Chism III has no injury designation right now.
- What is Efton Chism III's DraftKings salary?
- $3,200 for week 5.
What's happening with Efton Chism III
With Stefon Diggs and Kyle Williams both out, New England leaned on a thin receiver corps in its win over Las Vegas. DeMario Douglas and Efton Chism III helped fill the void, showing the Patriots can still move the ball through the air even when their depth is tested. Green Bay's Romeo Doubs was not involved in this report.
Source:Pats PulpitOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Undrafted rookie Efton Chism III came up big for New England, hauling in a crucial one-handed grab in the win over Buffalo. The moment echoed praise Drake Maye had offered for Chism months earlier, when the quarterback suggested a breakout was coming. The play highlighted Chism's growing role in the Patriots' offense.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Efton Chism III made a one-handed 23-yard touchdown catch that sealed New England's 29-26 upset over Buffalo in Week 4. Afterward, Bills safety CJ Gardner-Johnson directed trash talk his way, but Chism responded graciously rather than engaging, drawing attention for his composure following the game-sealing play.
Source:ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Patriots receiver Efton Chism III brushed off postgame trash talk from Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, declining to engage and instead praising him as a great player. Chism said his focus remains on the opportunities ahead for himself rather than the exchange, as he looks to build on his role in New England's offense.
Source:Pats PulpitOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Efton Chism III hauled in the game-winning touchdown for the Patriots in their win over the Bills. The clutch catch drew extra attention after a video of his girlfriend's reaction to the score spread widely online. The play marks a notable moment in Chism's rookie season with New England.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Efton Chism III in our articles
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Latest III news
Patriots’ ‘Fearless’ Undrafted Hero Predicted for Breakout Months Ago by Drake Maye
Undrafted Patriots receiver Efton Chism III made a key one-handed catch to help beat Buffalo, fulfilling a breakout Drake Maye had predicted for him months earlier.
Patriots’ Efton Chism III takes high road in response to CJ Gardner-Johnson’s salty trash talk
Patriots receiver Efton Chism III responded graciously after CJ Gardner-Johnson's trash talk, following his one-handed 23-yard touchdown catch that sealed New England's 29-26 upset win over Buffalo in Week 4.
Efton Chism focused on opportunity ahead, not Bills trash talk
Patriots receiver Efton Chism III declined to respond to Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson's postgame trash talk, instead calling him a great player and focusing on his own upcoming opportunities.
Patriots WR’s Girlfriend Goes Viral After Game-Winning TD vs. Bills
Patriots receiver Efton Chism III caught a game-winning touchdown against the Bills, and his girlfriend's reaction to the play went viral.
Mike Vrabel: Efton Chism III has earned more opportunities
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said receiver Efton Chism III has earned additional playing opportunities after Sunday's game.
Mike Vrabel: Efton Chism III has earned more opportunities
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said receiver Efton Chism III has earned more playing time after his performance alongside Stefon Diggs on Sunday.
Patriots’ Efton Chism III defends Drake Maye against early season criticism after game-winning TD catch
Patriots receiver Efton Chism III stood up for quarterback Drake Maye after critics questioned him early in the season, following Maye's game-winning touchdown pass in New England's win over Buffalo.
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- Injury
Mack Hollins injury set to open door for more Efton Chism III
Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins left Sunday's game early with a calf injury, and coach Mike Vrabel awaits further details, which could mean increased playing time for Efton Chism III.
Mike Vrabel replies to Bills player who dismissed Patriots WR's incredible catch
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel stood up for receiver Efton Chism III after Bills safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson downplayed Chism's game-winning touchdown catch against Buffalo.