New England Patriots
Mike Kafka - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 225 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/25/1987 |
| Birthplace | Oak Lawn, IL |
| College | Northwestern |
| Years played | 3 |
| Drafted | 2010, 4th round, 24th pick by Eagles |
Brady, Cromartie, Cribbs named AFC Players of Week
Tom Brady, Antonio Cromartie and Josh Cribbs have been named the AFC Players of the Week for Week Two.
They said it: Patriots edition
Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien and director of player personnel Nick Caserio spoke to the media on a conference call Tuesday about their upcoming opponent, the Bills.
Patriots 60-second rant: 'D' needs to avoid lapse vs. Bills
The Patriots' defense has struggled thus far, and if it continues against the Bills, they could be upset.
Patriots-Bills matchup of the day: Tuesday
The Patriots have given up a lot of passing yards this season and need to get some pressure on Bills QB Ryan Fitzpatrick.
Patriots rookie report: Week Two
Patriots rookie RB Stevan Ridley saw his first NFL action with two carries in Week Two.
First Fifteen: Early look at Week Three
In this week's edition of the First Fifteen, we focus on the 2-0 and 0-2 teams as we reach a critical early juncture in the young 2011 season.
Week Two Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Tom Brady, Morgan Burnett and Josh Cribbs as its Players of the Week.
Bruschi off-base in Ochocinco criticism
Ex-Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi was misguided in his recent criticism of new Patriots WR Chad Ochocinco, writes PFW's Kevin Fishbain.
Penalty calls threaten to ruin game
Excessively strict interpretations of the NFL's roughing-the-passer penalty guidelines are threatening to change the nature of the game, writes Hub Arkush.
Patriots stock report: Week Two
Patriots veteran WR Deion Branch had a big game, but CB Devin McCourty struggled in Week Two. Those players are going in opposite directions on this week's stock report.
Pats offense continues to roll but 'D' not quite there
The Patriots' offense had another sensational game against the Chargers, but the defense doesn't yet look like a much improved unit.
Report: Patriots TE Hernandez to miss time with MCL sprain
Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez will miss one to two weeks because of a sprained MCL, according to a report by Shalise Manza Young of the Boston Globe.
Patriots players of the week: Week Two
Tom Brady again takes offensive player of the game honors for another sensational effort in the Patriots' Week Two win.
Brady throws three TDs in Pats win over Chargers
Tom Brady threw for a mere 423 yards six days after setting a single-game team record of 517, leading the Patriots over the Chargers 35-21 on Sunday.
Patriots-Chargers prediction
PFW associate editor and Patriots writer Kevin Fishbain predicts a close game in the Patriots' home opener but believes they will pull it out against San Diego.
PLAYER NEWS
Trent Edwards beat out Kafka for the third-string quarterback job with the Philadelphia Eagles.|||||||
Kafka was released Friday afternoon, leaving Edwards and rookie Nick Foles behind Michael Vick on the depth chart.
Kafka completed 4 of 7 passes for 35 yards with two INTs and was sacked once in Sunday's 29-16 loss to the Giants.|||||||
Kafka could start against the 49ers if Michael Vick is out. After a solid effort last week in Atlanta, he was much worse against New York.
Kafka completed 7 of 9 passes for 43 yards Sunday in the Eagles' 35-31 loss at Atlanta.|||||||
Kafka could start in the home opener against the Giants if Michael Vick is out. If that is the case, monitor the health of the Giants' beleaguered secondary before deciding whether to start Kafka, who looked good in Atlanta.
Kafka completed 9 of 27 passes for 76 yards with an interception in the Eagles' 21-17 loss to the New York Jets in their preseason finale Thursday.|||||||
Kafka has no fantasy value and is the Eagles' No. 3 quarterback at best.
