Efton Chism
24-Year-Old
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
2
YDS
40
TD
1
AVG
20.0
TAR
2
Rest-of-Season Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Chism joined the Patriots as an undrafted free agent after a highly productive stint at Eastern Washington, highlighted by a 120-catch effort in 12 games in 2024. The 5-foot-10, 198-pounder landed the richest deal among the team's 16-member UDFA class, and, based on the early impressions he's made during his on-field work as a pro, Chism has a chance to parlay his slot skills into a role in an unsettled New England wideout corps. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a three-year, $2.99 million contract with the Patriots in May of 2025.
Logs TD versus Jets
Chism caught both of his targets for 40 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 42-10 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Chism logged a season-high 41 snaps on offense in the contest, with the absences of Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and Mack Hollins (abdomen) and slot man DeMario Douglas being limited to nine snaps due to a hamstring issue both being factors in Chism's elevated playing time. Though Boutte may be back for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins, Chism's expanded role could carry into Week 18, especially if Douglas continues to manage his hamstring injury. With the No. 1 seed in the AFC still within their grasp, however, the Patriots are unlikely to rest key players ahead of the postseason and give even bigger roles to youngsters like Chism.
Chism logged a season-high 41 snaps on offense in the contest, with the absences of Kayshon Boutte (concussion) and Mack Hollins (abdomen) and slot man DeMario Douglas being limited to nine snaps due to a hamstring issue both being factors in Chism's elevated playing time. Though Boutte may be back for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Dolphins, Chism's expanded role could carry into Week 18, especially if Douglas continues to manage his hamstring injury. With the No. 1 seed in the AFC still within their grasp, however, the Patriots are unlikely to rest key players ahead of the postseason and give even bigger roles to youngsters like Chism.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Efton Chism's 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Air Yards Per Game
2.3Air Yards Per Snap
0.25% Team Air Yards
0.4%% Team Targets
0.4%Avg Depth of Target
8.0 YdsCatch Rate
100.0%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
12.0% Targeted On Route
33.3%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Jan 4th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
80.9
Cornerbacks
73.1
Safeties
82.8
Linebackers
92.6
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2025 Efton Chism Split Stats
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More Fantasy News
Contributes as returner
Chism was on the field for two of 64 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-19 win over the Saints, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.
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Inactive for opener
Chism is inactive for Sunday's season opener against the Raiders.
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Logs full practice
Chism (knee) practiced fully Wednesday.
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Makes 53-man roster
The Patriots informed Chism (foot/ankle) on Tuesday that he's made the initial 53-man roster, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.
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Doesn't practice Monday
Chism (foot/ankle) did not participate in Monday's practice, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.
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Could make NFL debut vs. NOLA
Chism could be active and make his NFL regular-season debut in the Patriots' Week 6 road tilt against the Saints on Sunday, Brian Hines of SB Nation reports.
ANALYSIS
The undrafted rookie out of Eastern Washington entered training camp as a longshot to make the Patriots' 53-man roster. However, Chism impressed coaches and players alike in practices and played well in his two preseason games, logging 12 catches on 14 targets for 121 yards and two touchdowns. He was inactive for the Patriots' first five regular-season games but could be on the field Sunday, and Hines relays that Chism, if active, would likely fill in as a kickoff returner due to the absence of running back Antonio Gibson, who was placed on injured reserve Friday with a knee injury.
The undrafted rookie out of Eastern Washington entered training camp as a longshot to make the Patriots' 53-man roster. However, Chism impressed coaches and players alike in practices and played well in his two preseason games, logging 12 catches on 14 targets for 121 yards and two touchdowns. He was inactive for the Patriots' first five regular-season games but could be on the field Sunday, and Hines relays that Chism, if active, would likely fill in as a kickoff returner due to the absence of running back Antonio Gibson, who was placed on injured reserve Friday with a knee injury.