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Patriots Name Anfernee Jennings Game Captain for AFC Title Game After Harold Landry Ruled Out

Vrabel says the nod rewards Jennings’ professionalism, special-teams work, recent pass-rush surge.

Foxboro, MA - New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings reacts during the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium. (Nancy Lane/Boston Herald)
Jan 11, 2026; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) celebrates a sack during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers in an AFC Wild Card Round game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday that Anfernee Jennings will serve as New England’s game captain for Sunday’s AFC Championship against the Broncos.
  • The designation comes after starting outside linebacker Harold Landry III was ruled out, positioning Jennings for an expanded on-field role.
  • Vrabel praised Jennings for physical play, reliability on special teams, and growth throughout the season, calling him an easy pick.
  • Over his last five games, Jennings recorded 3.0 sacks, 5 tackles for loss, and six quarterback hits, and he has a sack in each of the Patriots’ two postseason games.
  • A 2020 third-round pick who was reportedly on the trade block earlier this season, Jennings is now among the team’s longest-tenured players alongside guard Mike Onwenu.