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Patriots rule one player out for Sunday, 14 questionable

Author Alex Barth
FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 24: A New England Patriots helmet during the first half of the game between the New England Patriots and the Buffalo Bills at Gillette Stadium on December 24, 2017 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

The Patriots will be without Brandon King on Sunday when they face the Los Angeles Chargers. King was ruled out on Friday’s injury report, while 14 players are listed as ‘questionable.’

Without King, the Patriots are now down two core special teams players after Harvey Langi was placed on IR earlier this week. In their matchup last year the Patriots had a clear upper hand in the kicking game with a blocked field goal and punt return touchdown – they’ll be shorthanded as they look to replicate that performance this time around.

Of the 14 players who are questionable, seven were

Cali bound.

✈️: https://t.co/E2oxn7v2fO

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 29, 2021?s=20">pictured boarding the bus Friday afternoon for the team’s flight to LA. That group includes center tight end Jonnu Smith (shoulder), center David Andrews (ankle), guard Shaq Mason (abdomen), defensive tackle Davon Godchaux (finger), and linebackers Dont’a Hightower (ankle), Ja’Whaun Bentley (ribs), and Kyle Van Noy (groin).

That’s an encouraging sign for those seven players to play on Sunday, but it certainly doesn’t rule out the remaining seven. They are wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (shoulder), defensive linemen Deatrich Wise (knee) and Carl Davis (hand), linebacker Josh Uche (shoulder), cornerback Shaun Wade (concussion), safety Kyle Dugger (neck), and kicker Nick Folk (left knee).

All 15 players practiced on Friday in a limited capacity. The Patriots didn’t have a player miss practice all week for the first time since Week 1.

Meanwhile, Chargers running back Austin Ekeler is questionable with a hip injury. Ekeler wasn’t listed on the injury report on Wednesday, but then missed practice Thursday and Friday. Chargers head coach Brandon Staley told reporters on Friday that Ekeler was ‘sore’ after Wednesday’s practice, and the team is ‘hopeful’ he can play on Sunday. Linebacker Drue Tranquill is also listed as questionable.

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Alex Barth is a writer and digital producer for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Thoughts? Comments? Questions? Looking for a podcast guest? Let him know on Twitter @RealAlexBarth or via email at abarth@985TheSportsHub.com.

Alex Barth is a digital content producer and on-air host for 98.5 The Sports Hub. Barth grew up in the Boston area and began covering both the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, and Boston Red Sox in 2017 before joining the Hub in 2020. He now covers all things Boston Sports for 985TheSportsHub.com as well as appearing on air. Alex writes about all New England sports, as well as college football. You can follow him across all social media platforms at @RealAlexBarth.

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