New England Patriots

New England Patriots

New England Patriots

Nov 28, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) against the Tennessee Titans in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

  • The New England Patriots are set to have one, if not two key offensive weapons on this week’s injury report in the active lineup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

    Wide receiver Jakobi Meyers is expected to play Sunday, as reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Meyers exited the Patriots’ Week 13 loss to the Buffalo Bills after taking a hard hit from safety Damar Hamlin, then missed Week 14 against the Arizona Cardinals. The NFL fined Hamlin $4,806 for the hit, which also got him ejected from the game at the time.

    Meyers has missed three games so far in the 2022 season due to various injuries, but has been the Patriots’ most consistently productive wide receiver when in the lineup. He’s on a 17-game pace of 85 catches, 1,008 yards, and five touchdowns.

  • Nov 28, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) against the Tennessee Titans in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

    Nov 28, 2021; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) against the Tennessee Titans in the second half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

  • Elsewhere on the injury front for the Patriots, running back Rhamondre Stevenson will be a game-time decision after being listed on the injury report as questionable with a knee injury. Rapoport said Stevenson has “a good chance” to play Sunday against the Raiders. Per Evan Lazar, Stevenson took part in pre-game warmups with teammates, an indication that he will be active.

    As for the Raiders’ key offensive weapons, Rapoport also reported that Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (quad/hand) is expected to play after being listed as questionable. The Raiders activated wide receiver Hunter Renfrow and tight end Darren Waller from injured reserve earlier this week, so Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr is expected to have a full complement of weapons.

    The Patriots aren’t so fortunate. They’ve ruled wide receiver DeVante Parker (concussion), running back Damien Harris (thigh), and cornerback Jalen Mills (groin) all out for the game. Tackle Isaiah Wynn (foot) was ruled out and placed on IR.

  • The Patriots and Raiders are set for a 4:05 p.m. ET kickoff in Las Vegas. You can hear the call of the game on 98.5 The Sports Hub, including pregame and postgame coverage. Click here for complete online coverage of the Patriots at 985TheSportsHub.com.

    UPDATE: Meyers and Stevenson are both officially active for the game, the Patriots announced. We’ll see how much they’re actually used.

    Matt Dolloff is a writer and podcaster for 985TheSportsHub.com. Any opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of 98.5 The Sports Hub, Beasley Media Group, or any subsidiaries. Have a news tip, question, or comment for Matt? Yell at him on Twitter @mattdolloff and follow him on Instagram @realmattdolloff. Check out all of Matt’s content here.

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