Lewis, Hightower Both Questionable; Sheard, Cannon Out For Patriots Vs. Jets
BOSTON (CBS) -- The Patriots may be a bit undermanned when they host the Jets on Sunday afternoon.
The team will be without offensive tackle Marcus Cannon (toe), defensive end Jabaal Sheard (ankle) and linebacker Rufus Johnson (illness), who were all listed as out for Sunday's game.
The Patriots listed linebacker Dont'a Hightower (ribs), running back Dion Lewis (abdomen), guard Shaq Mason (knee), guard Josh Kline (shoulder), running back Brandon Bolden (hamstring) special teamer Matthew Slater (knee), wide receiver Keshawn Martin (hamstring), and defensive end Trey Flowers (knee/shoulder) as questionable.
For the Jets, running back Bilal Powell is out with an ankle injury, while safety Jaiquawn Jarrett is listed as doubtful.
The Jets list guard Willie Colon as questionable. Nine players are listed as probable, including cornerback Buster Skrine, wide receiver Eric Decker, receiver Brandon Marshall, and quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick.