The New England Patriots have a “Thursday Night Football” date with the New York Jets on the highway to open up NFL Week 3.
The Pats are coping with some accidents forward of the AFC East rivalry recreation.
Based on the group’s official website, eight gamers are on the damage report.
Linebackers Ja’Whaun Bentley (shoulder) and Oshane Ximines (knee) are out, as are offensive linemen Vederian Lowe (knee) and Sidy Sow (ankle).
Veteran middle David Andrews is questionable (hip), together with offensive lineman Mike Onwenu (wrist).
Defenders Jabrill Peppers and Deatrich Clever Jr. are questionable, every with a shoulder damage.
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There are a few elements to the sport that make it vital and troublesome for New England.
To begin with, it’s dealing with Aaron Rodgers and a Jets group that’s recent off a highway win towards the Tennessee Titans.
Might the Patriots be dealing with an opponent that’s simply beginning to discover their groove?
If they’re, the accidents couldn’t be coming at a worse time.
The Pats stunned lots of people by occurring the highway in Week 1 and upsetting Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Then in Week 2, they misplaced an in depth recreation in additional time to the Seattle Seahawks.
So, the Pats are a extra formidable group than some might imagine, however a brief week towards Rodgers and a rising Jets group goes to be robust, particularly with these accidents popping up.
Time will inform if veterans akin to Andrews, Peppers and Clever can provide it a go in a giant early-season matchup with a division rival.
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