Patriots vs. Bills inactives: One tight end, four wide receivers active for Pats

The New England Patriots will have to beat the Buffalo Bills on the road Sunday afternoon without several key players.

Wide receivers Julian Edelman (knee) and N'Keal Harry (concussion) were ruled out on Friday, and then the team downgraded cornerback Stephon Gilmore (knee), rookie safety (Kyle Dugger) and rookie offensive lineman Justin Herron (ankle) to out on Saturday.

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One rookie who could make an impact for the Patriots is linebacker Josh Uche. He was a second-round pick of the Patriots and likely will see his first NFL action versus the Bills after being activated off injured reserve Saturday.

The Patriots will have just four wide receivers -- Isaiah Zuber, Jakobi Meyers, Gunner Olszewski and Damiere Byrd -- active on Sunday. Rookie tight ends Dalton Keene and Devin Asiasi both are inactive, so Ryan Izzo will be the only active tight end.

Patriots quarterback Cam Newton doesn't have much to target in the passing game, so expect a run-heavy attack from New England on Sunday.