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Several Key Players Out For Patriots-Jets Monday Night Football
A defensive star joins several of Tom Brady's weapons on the inactive list for tonight's game against the Jets.
The New England Patriots will be without several key players in their Monday Night Football game against the New York Jets. Six of the seven players on the inactive list revealed at 6:45 p.m. are part-time or full-time players.
Safety Patrick Chung joins receiver Josh Gordon, tight ends Ryan Izzo and Matt LaCosse and running back Rex Burkhead as key injured Patriots.
Defensive lineman Michael Bennet is missing the game due to a suspension for what the team called detrimental conduct.
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Little-used lineman Korey Cunningham is also inactive.
Receiver Phillip Dorsett returns to the active roster after missing time with injury — he'll be Brady's No. 2 option behind Julian Edelman. Tight ends Ben Watson and Eric Tomlinson are also making their season debuts for the team. Rookie Damien Harris is getting the call for his second game.
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The Patriots are favored to win in the Meadowlands, but a thinning roster and the return of Jets quarterback Sam Darnold gives reason to believe New York has a shot against their divisional rivals.
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