FOXBORO, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady officially is listed as questionable to play Sunday against the New York Jets. Brady (knee) is one of six Patriots players listed as questionable, joining tight end Rob Gronkowski (chest), wide receiver Chris Hogan (back), tight end Martellus Bennett (ankle), wide receiver Julian Edelman (foot) and cornerback Cyrus Jones (illness). Wide receiver Matthew Slater is out with a foot injury. Brady, who reportedly “should be fine” to play against the Jets, was asked Friday before the injury report was released whether he’s going to play. “We’ll see,” Brady said. “Yeah, we’ll ... NESN.com
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Dont’a Hightower Mum On Patriots D’s Lack Of Playmakers: ‘That’s Out Of My Pay Grade’
The New England Patriots’ defense has been huge weakness for the team this season, but the players are leaving that topic up to coach Bill Belichick. New England traded linebacker Chandler Jones this offseason, traded linebacker Jamie Collins during their Week 9 bye and made defensive end Jabaal Sheard inactive before Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers without any explanation. Dont’a Hightower joined “Ordway, Merloni & Fauria” on Monday and was asked if he was “comfortable” with the Patriots’ lack of playmakers on defense, but the defensive captain didn’t offer much insight. “Whether I am comfortable or not, that’... NESN.com
Matthew Slater Leaves Patriots-49ers Game With Foot Injury, Seen In Walking Boot
by Zack Cox on Sun, Nov 20, 2016 at 8:35PM 1,579 Share this: The New England Patriots already were down one captain entering Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. They lost another during the third quarter. Patriots special teams ace Matthew Slater left the game — which New England won 30-17 — and did not return after suffering a foot injury while covering a punt. He was spotted after the game wearing a walking boot and using crutches, according to reporters on the scene at Levi’s Stadium. Patriots coach Bill Belichick declined to give an update on Slater’s condition during his postgame news conference, saying the team will release its injury report on Wednesday, as usual. Slater is one of the NFL’s best special teams
Martellus Bennett ‘Not Upset At All’ That Brother Michael Won’t Play Vs. Patriots
by Zack Cox on Thu, Nov 10, 2016 at 4:44PM 2,787 FOXBORO, Mass. — Was Martellus Bennett hoping to face his older brother, Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett, this Sunday at Gillette Stadium? No, he was not. The New England Patriots tight end on Thursday said he’s “not upset at all” that the elder Bennett will be forced to sit out this weekend’s Patriots-Seahawks showdown after undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery last week. “Mike’s a hell of a player,” Benne... NESN.com
Patriots’ Biggest Weakness So Far Is Their Third-Down Defense
The New England Patriots don’t have too many things to work on after improving to 5-1 with a 35-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, but one big issue stands out. The Pats’ defense has had a rough time on third down this season, allowing opponents to convert 44 percent of the time, which is good for sixth-worst in the NFL. Hear more from former Patriots tight end Jermaine Wiggins on the topic in the video from “NESN Sports Today,” presented by People’s United Bank, above. ... NESN.com
Patriots Keys Vs. Bengals: Fixing Defensive Deficiencies Among Week 6 Goals
Rob Gronkowski made Week 6 quite a bit more interesting Friday, when he was conspicuously absent from New England Patriots practice. Gronkowski, who has dealt with a hamstring injury since training camp, causes a stir any time he’s not on the field. The big tight end is dealing with an illness, according to the Patriots, though no other information has been reported or revealed. The Patriots have just one fully healthy tight end on their roster, AJ Derby, since Martellus Bennet is questionable with an ankle injury and Greg Scruggs already has been ruled out with a knee injury. We’ll likely see Gronkowski take the field Sunday against the Cin... NESN.com
Patriots Injury Report: Rob Gronkowski Questionable After Illness-Related Absence
FOXBORO, Mass. — The New England Patriots have listed tight end Rob Gronkowski as questionable to play for the fifth straight week. Gronkowski didn’t participate in practice Friday because of an illness. He was limited Wednesday and Thursday with a hamstring injury he’s been dealing with since training camp. Here’s the Patriots’ full injury report. OUTLB Jonathan Freeny (shoulder)TE Greg Scruggs (knee) QUESTIONABLETE Martellus Bennett (ankle)RB LeGarrette Blount (hip)RB Brandon Bolden (knee)OT Marcus Cannon (calf)LB Jamie Collins (hip)WR Julian Edelman (fo... NESN.com