Hooper finished the 2024 regular season with 45 catches (on 59 targets) for 476 yards and three TDs in 17 games.

Hooper is expected to start at tight end Sunday against the Bills with Hunter Henry (foot) inactive for the contest, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Hooper caught all three of his targets for 19 yards in Saturday's 40-7 loss to the Chargers.

Hooper caught four of his five targets for 55 yards in Sunday's 24-21 loss to the Bills.

Hooper caught all three of his targets for 38 yards in Sunday's 30-17 loss to the Cardinals.

Hooper, who was on the field for 36 of a possible 72 snaps on offense in Sunday's 25-24 loss to the Colts, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught all of four his targets in the contest for 42 yards and a TD.

Hooper (neck) has been removed from the Patriots' Week 12 injury report.

Hooper (neck) was limited at practice Wednesday, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Hooper, who logged 39 of a possible 76 snaps on offense in Sunday's 28-22 loss to the Rams, per Mike Reiss of ESPN.com, caught all four of his targets in the contest for 35 yards.

Hooper caught three of four targets for 64 yards in Sunday's 19-3 win over the Bears.