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A look at the Patriots’ game day roster for their Week 15 game on Sunday, highlighting player availability and changes after their bye week.
The New England Patriots are in significantly better health following their bye week, which came after 13 consecutive weekends of play. Although some players like LT Will Campbell (knee) and DT Milton Williams (ankle) remain on injured reserve, key offensive and defensive players are making a comeback. Left guard Jared Wilson (ankle), defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga (chest), and special teamer Brenden Schooler (ankle) are set to return. Additionally, linebacker Robert Spillane has been cleared from a foot injury. This improved player availability puts the team in the best possible shape as they contend for the AFC East title against the Buffalo Bills. The section then lists the complete game day roster by position, including: Quarterback (2): Drake Maye (10), Joshua Dobbs (11); Running back (4): Rhamondre Stevenson (38), TreVeyon Henderson (32), D’Ernest Johnson (34), Jack Westover (37 | FB/TE); Wide receiver (5): Kayshon Boutte (9), Stefon Diggs (8), Mack Hollins (13), DeMario Douglas (3), Kyle Williams (18 | KR); Tight end (2): Hunter Henry (85), Austin Hooper (81); Offensive tackle (3): Vederian Lowe (59 | LT), Morgan Moses (76 | RT), Thayer Munford Jr. (74); Interior offensive line (5): Jared Wilson (58 | LG), Garrett Bradbury (65 | C), Mike Onwenu (71 | RG), Ben Brown (77), Caedan Wallace (70); Interior defensive line (5): Christian Barmore (90), Khyiris Tonga (95 | FB), Cory Durden (94), Joshua Farmer (92), Leonard Taylor III (93 | PS elevation); Defensive edge (5): Harold Landry III (2), K’Lavon Chaisson (44), Elijah Ponder (91), Anfernee Jennings (33), Caleb Murphy (45); Linebacker (5): Robert Spillane (14), Christian Elliss (53), Jack Gibbens (51), Jahlani Tavai (48), Marte Mapu (15); Cornerback (5): Christian Gonzalez (0), Carlton Davis III (7), Marcus Jones (25 | PR), Charles Woods (22), Miles Battle (35); Safety (4): Jaylinn Hawkins (21), Craig Woodson (31), Dell Pettus (24), Brenden Schooler (41); Specialists (3): Andy Borregales (36 | K), Bryce Baringer (17 | P/H), Julian Ashby (47 | LS). The offensive line expects personnel turnover, but the return of Jared Wilson is a positive, marking the third different O-line combination in three games. Thayer Munford Jr. is now active, surpassing rookie Marcus Bryant on the tackle depth chart. Defensively, K’Lavon Chaisson returns as a starting edge, though Milton Williams remains out.
This section outlines the various reserve lists for the New England Patriots, detailing players who are unavailable or on special rosters for the Week 15 game against the Bills. The lists include: Inactives (6) such as QB3 Tommy DeVito and WR Efton Chism III; an extensive Practice squad (14) with players like RB Jashaun Corbin and DT Jeremiah Pharms Jr.; one player on Practice squad/exempt (TE Thomas Odukoya); two players on Practice squad/injured (RB Craig Reynolds, LB Darius Harris); a significant Reserve/injured (11) list including FB Brock Lampe and DT Milton Williams, with RB Terrell Jennings recently added; and one player on Reserve/retired (OL Wes Schweitzer). These reserve lists reflect the continuous roster management and adjustments made by the team due to injuries and strategic decisions.