Sunday Patriots Notes: Elijah Ponder is a star in the making
Patriots notes highlight second-year defender Elijah Ponder's standout play along with updates on a practice squad player and other team news.
Elijah Ponder
LB · New England Patriots · #91
Status
- Depth chart
- WLB #1
- Defense
- College
- Cal Poly
- Experience
- 2 seasons
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DFS salary
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Recent form
- Wk 8@ MIAW 24-190.0 pts
- Wk 7@ CHIL 24-300.0 pts
- Wk 6vs NYJW 26-190.0 pts
- Wk 5vs LVW 45-170.0 pts
- Wk 4@ BUFW 29-260.0 pts
Season by season
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| 2026 · NE | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 · NE | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Elijah Ponder: quick answers
- Is Elijah Ponder injured?
- Elijah Ponder has no injury designation right now.
What's happening with Elijah Ponder
Elijah Ponder continues to impress in his second NFL season, drawing praise as a rising defender for New England ahead of the Patriots' divisional matchup against the Jets at Gillette Stadium. The game gives head coach Mike Vrabel another opportunity to evaluate Ponder's development alongside other young players on the roster.
Reported byPats Pulpit,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Elijah Ponder and Jordan Battle were named among the AFC's under-the-radar standouts from Week 5. Ponder turned in a breakout performance, while Battle made his mark with two interceptions. Both plays helped their respective units quietly swing the week's outcomes without drawing major headlines.
Reported byYahoo Sports,SB NationOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Elijah Ponder in our articles
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Latest Ponder news
Sunday Patriots Notes: Elijah Ponder is a star in the making
The Patriots prepare to host the Jets at Gillette Stadium for their second divisional game of the season, with the matchup also giving Mike Vrabel a chance to evaluate rising players.
Snoop Huntley, Elijah Ponder, and Jordan Battle are the AFC’s Week 5 Secret Superstars
SB Nation highlights lesser-known AFC standouts from Week 5, naming Snoop Huntley, Elijah Ponder, and Jordan Battle as under-the-radar performers who made key plays.
NFL Secret Superstars, Week 6: Snoop Huntley, Elijah Ponder, and Jordan Battle are the AFC’s surprise standouts
Snoop Huntley's comeback, Elijah Ponder's breakout performance, and Jordan Battle's two interceptions headline the AFC's under-the-radar Week 5 standouts.