Patriots Inactives: Stevenson Returns, But Who's Out?
The New England Patriots are facing the New York Jets this week, and everyone's excited to see Rhamondre Stevenson back in the lineup after missing the last two games. But with his return comes some tough decisions for Bill Belichick and the coaching staff.
Who's In, Who's Out?
The good news for Patriots fans is that Stevenson is healthy and ready to go. He was listed as questionable on the injury report this week but ultimately made the trip to New York. It's safe to say everyone is looking forward to seeing him run wild against the Jets defense.
But with Stevenson back, who's out? The Patriots ruled out a handful of players for this game, including:
- Tyquan Thornton (Shoulder) - The rookie wide receiver has been dealing with a shoulder injury since early in the season and hasn't been able to get back on the field. Hopefully, he can get healthy soon.
- Christian Barmore (Knee) - The defensive tackle is still recovering from knee surgery and hasn't played this season. It's unclear when he'll be back, but it's definitely a blow to the Patriots' defense.
- Jonathan Jones (Shoulder) - Jones has been a key part of the Patriots defense for years, but he's been battling injuries all season. He's listed as inactive this week, and his absence will be felt.
- Cody Davis (Knee) - Davis is a veteran safety who can play both strong and free safety. He's been battling a knee injury and won't be able to play this week.
- Calvin Munson (Knee) - Another veteran defender, Munson is out with a knee injury and won't be available to help the Patriots defense.
Big Questions for Week 8
With the key players listed above missing the game, the Patriots are facing a real challenge. But it's not all doom and gloom. The return of Stevenson gives the Patriots a huge boost in the running game, and the Jets defense isn't exactly a powerhouse.
The real question for the Patriots is who will step up in the absence of these injured players? Can players like Pierre Strong Jr. and Kevin Harris make an impact at running back? Will the defense find a way to stop the Jets offense without Jones and Barmore? These are the questions that will determine the outcome of this game.
It's going to be a tough game for the Patriots, but they've got the talent to win. Let's hope they can pull it off!