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Yahoo Sports NFL fantasy football takes on Christian Elliss
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All Yahoo Sports NFL insights about Christian Elliss
PositiveProjectionJul 17, 2026
Leading Patriots linebacker projected to rack up tackles and plays if healthy; described as smart and speedy, anchoring the defense alongside Robert Spillane.PositiveRoleJul 12, 2026
Elliss has developed from an exclusive special teamer in his first four games with the Patriots into a starter-level off-ball linebacker while retaining an active role in the kicking game. In 2025, he appeared in 19 games with 15 starts, logging 657 defensive snaps (51.2%) and 213 special teams snaps (38.9%), ranking second among Patriots linebackers in playing time behind Robert Spillane's 955 snaps and 10th overall on the New England defense. He has shown limited defensive versatility beyond his primary weak-side off-ball linebacker role, though he has occasionally kicked out to the edge or moved into the slot in man coverage. His special teams versatility is more extensive, with over 130 career snaps on each of the core four units, though his increased defensive role has reduced his special teams opportunities to three regular squads (kickoff coverage, punt coverage, field goal/extra point block). In 2025, he recorded 94 tackles with 17 missed tackles (15.3%), 2 TFLs, 2 FFs, 1 FR, and 19 QB pressures (1 sack, 6 hits, 12 hurries); in coverage, he surrendered 42 targets with 37 catches (88.1%), 355 yards, 1 TD, and 5 PBUs; on special teams, he logged 19 tackles with 2 missed tackles (9.5%) across multiple units.