Mapu tallied seven tackles (three solo), two pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble during the Patriots' 24-21 loss to the Bills. Mapu registered his first interception of the regular season Sunday when he picked off a deep ball from Josh Allen intended for Keon Coleman midway through the second quarter. Mapu nearly logged his second interception on the Bills' next offensive drive when he broke up a pass from Allen intended for Dalton Kincaid. Mapu was a healthy inactive for the Patriots' last two games, but he played 42 defensive snaps due to the absences of Jabril Peppers (hamstring) and Marcus Jones (hip). Mapu will look to carry his momentum into the Patriots' Week 17 clash against the Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.

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Career Stats - TACKLES
TOTALASTSOLO472423Career Stats - Sacks
SCKSCKYDSTFL0.54.50Career Stats - INTERCEPTIONS
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Picks off Allen in Week 16

Mapu tallied seven tackles (three solo), two pass defenses (including one interception) and one forced fumble during the Patriots' 24-21 loss to the Bills. Mapu registered his first interception of the regular season Sunday when he picked off a deep ball from Josh Allen intended for Keon Coleman midway through the second quarter. Mapu nearly logged his second interception on the Bills' next offensive drive when he broke up a pass from Allen intended for Dalton Kincaid. Mapu was a healthy inactive for the Patriots' last two games, but he played 42 defensive snaps due to the absences of Jabril Peppers (hamstring) and Marcus Jones (hip). Mapu will look to carry his momentum into the Patriots' Week 17 clash against the Chargers on Saturday, Dec. 28.
Healthy scratch Sunday

Mapu (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Colts. The second-year pro is the odd man out of New England's safety rotation with Jabrill Peppers (knee) back for his first game since Week 4. Jaylinn Hawkins, Dell Pettus and Brenden Schooler are the team's reserve safeties behind Peppers and Kyle Dugger. Mapu played on at least 90 percent of the defensive snaps in the first four games of Peppers' absence, but his workload dropped after that.
Active for Week 12

Mapu (neck) is active for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. Mapu has played through a neck injury since mid-October, though he was inactive for the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams. He practiced in a limited capacity all week, which was good enough for him to start at free safety Sunday alongside strong safety Kyle Dugger.
Could return in Week 12

Mapu (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins. Mapu was sidelined for the Patriots' Week 11 loss to the Rams due to a neck injury, but he's got a chance to return for Sunday's divisional matchup. The second-year pro has appeared in just six games this season, recording 27 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended. If he's unable to suit up in Week 12, expect Dell Pettus to see additional work in the Patriots' first-team secondary.
Won't play Week 11

Mapu (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Rams. A neck injury has limited Mapu in practice all week, and the issue appears too severe for him to play Sunday. Jaylinn Hawkins and Dell Pettus are candidates to start at free safety alongside strong safety Kyle Dugger. Mapu's next chance to suit up will be Week 12 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 24.
Returns Sunday

Mapu (neck) has returned to Sunday's matchup with the Titans, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports. Mapu was considered questionable with a neck injury before returning. The Patriots' secondary is already spread thin with Kyle Dugger (ankle) out, so Mapu's return figures to be helpful.
Questionable to return

Mapu is considered questionable to return to Sunday's tilt against the Titans due to a neck injury. The severity of Mapu's injury is unknown at this time. With Kyle Dugger (ankle) already sidelined, the Pats are now stretched thin at safety. Dell Pettus figures to fill in for Mapu while he is sidelined.
Practices in full Thursday

Mapu (neck) was a full participant in Thursday's practice. Mapu popped up on New England's injury report Wednesday due to a neck injury that he likely sustained in Week 6 against the Texans. The issue doesn't appear to be severe, however, as Mape was able to practice without limitations Thursday. The 2023 third-round pick opened the regular season on IR with an unspecified injury, but he was able to return in Week 5 against the Dolphins. Mape has registered 12 tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, two pass breakups and one forced fumble over his two regular-season outings.
Could play Sunday

Mapu (calf) was activated from injured reserve Saturday. Mapu was designated to return earlier this week after missing the mandatory four games on IR. However, the Sacramento State product is still considered questionable for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.