Inside linebacker Robert Spillane is the Patriots’ solely participant listed as questionable for Sunday’s recreation towards Buffalo.
The workforce cleared left guard Jared Wilson (ankle) and outdoors linebacker Harold Landry (shoulder), who had been restricted and lacking, respectively, for stretches of apply this week. Wilson has been out since he was carted off on the primary drive of the Patriots’ win at Cincinnati on Nov. 23.
Spillane is coping with a damage foot that first popped up on Thursday’s damage report. He’s the Pats’ defensive signal-caller, captain and main tackler this season. He has 97 tackles, a sack, two interceptions and a pressured fumble. If Spillane can’t play, Jack Gibbens (52 tackles in 13 recreation appearances) would doubtless substitute him within the beginning lineup subsequent to Christian Elliss.
Third-string operating again Terrell Jennings is the one participant out for New England. He didn’t apply this week because of a concussion. Veteran backup D’Ernest Johnson is poised to switch him on the 53-man roster, in line with Mike Vrabel. Johnson has taken 4 carries this season for the Patriots and gained seven yards.
In Buffalo, the Payments didn’t rule out a single participant, however listed three as questionable on their damage report.
Each groups’ full damage stories are beneath.
PATRIOTS
Out
RB Terrell Jennings (concussion)
Questionable
LB Robert Spillane (foot)
BILLS
Questionable
CB Christian Benford (toe)
LB Terrel Bernard (elbow)
WR Joshua Palmer (ankle)
