I'm sure I'll be singing a different tune by the end of the regular season but at this moment, I'm genuinely excited to look at the Patriots' injury report for their Week 1 game on Sunday (1, CBS) at the Bills. Yes, I know I have a problem. You'll have to excuse my sickness because it's been 8.5 months since we had one of these to pour over and blindly speculate about.
There weren't many surprises for either team but I guess that is to be expected. Patriots offensive lineman Will Svitek (knee) is out while tight end Rob Gronkowski (back) is doubtful. Running back Brandon Bolden (knee), safeties Nate Ebner (ankle) and rookie Duron Harmon (hamstring) along with rookie wide receiver Aaron Dobson (hamstring) are all questionable.
Buffalo kept it simple: kicker Dustin Hopkins (groin), cornerback Stephen Gilmore (wrist) and center Doug Legursky (knee) are all out. Safety Jairus Byrd (foot) is doubtful, I don't expect him to play after he held out for most of training camp and the preseason. There is no way he is in game shape already.
Stay tuned on Sunday afternoon when I'll update this before the opening kickoff at Ralph Wilson Stadium (pictured above).
UPDATE 9/7: Rookie offensive lineman Josh Kline was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. Also, Leon Washington was re-signed and defensive tackle A.J. Francis was waived. Rookie center Braxston Cave was re-signed to the practice squad.
All the guys on the Patriots' injury report from Friday have been ruled out. It makes sense because they have their next game on Thursday so it's a very quick turnover, plus they should roll over the Bills and Jets regardless of who is available.
UPDATE 9/8: Byrd is out for the Bills.
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