Tight end Aaron Hernandez (ankle) and wide receiver Julian Edelman (hand) are both out for New England. Just like last week, 10 Patriots are listed as questionable: defensive end Brandon Deaderick (ankle), cornerback Alfonzo Dennard (hamstring), defensive tackle Justin Francis (ankle), tight end Rob Gronkowski (hip), defensive tackle Kyle Love (knee), guard Logan Mankins (hip), offensive lineman Nick McDonald (shoulder), cornerback Sterling Moore (knee), running back Shane Vereen (foot) and offensive tackle Sebastian Vollmer (back).
Most of those same players were questionable last week for New England against Baltimore and/or they are irrelevant and wouldn't play or contribute anyway. However, Gronk, Love, Mankins and Vollmer are the names to keep an eye on. Gronk and Love weren't on there before and they are very instrumental players; Mankins and Vollmer were questionable vs. the Ravens but they suited up because they are offensive linemen (toughest guys in football).
As usual, New England's opponent's injury report is much more brief. For Buffalo, only wide receiver Ruvell Martin (ankle) has been ruled out. Running backs Fred Jackson (knee) and C.J. Spiller (shoulder) are both questionable and it sounds like at least one of them will play. If for some reason they both don't, the Bills would be forced to start Tashard Choice. Major advantage Patriots in that case.
Stay tuned tomorrow night and before 1 p.m. on Sunday as I update who else will sit this one out.
UPDATE 9/29: Mankins didn't make the trip to Buffalo. Donald Thomas will start at guard in his place and also, the Patriots re-signed center/guard Matt Tennant. He was on the Pats for a few days before the season started and went to BC. Everyone is saying that Gronk will play, which is what we all expect.
Dennard, Deaderick and Francis are also out for New England. With Hernandez and Edelman already out, the Pats will need to sit one more guy tomorrow.
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