The New England Patriots are trying to hold on in the AFC East Division to end the Bills' five-year reign atop the standings.
There are just two weeks left, and the Pats get an assist from the schedule makers. They just have to play the Jets and the Dolphins, who as of now both look to be starting overmatched rookie QBs.
There's still plenty for New England to figure out for these games, including the injury status of multiple players in concussion protocol.
Running back TreVeyon Henderson and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte are both dealing with concussions heading into Week 17.
Henderson appears to be in a more positive place. He has had a limited practice participation on both Wednesday and Thursday. If he upgrades to a full practice on Friday, then he'd have a good shot of playing Sunday. If he remains limited, though, it's not obvious he'll clear concussion protocol in time to face the Jets.
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Boutte is in a worse spot.
The pass catcher is also in concussion protocol, but he did not participate in Wednesday or Thursday's practices in any capacity. That seems to make it incredibly unlikely that Boutte plays Sunday.
Given that Mack Hollins is also a major question mark with an abdomen injury, the Pats may be down some skill position players against the Jets.
Friday's injury report will tell us more, though, so it'll be worth keeping an eye out for that.
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