Patriots declared CB Jalen Mills, CB Marcus Jones, CB Shaun Wade, DT Sam Roberts, RB Kevin Harris, WR DeVante Parker, and TE Jonnu Smith inactive for Week 17 against the Dolphins.
New England will be without key defenders Mills and Jones in their matchup against Teddy Bridgewater and Miami’s terrifying wideout duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. Parker (concussion) will miss another game. His absence should lead to more snaps and pass routes for Kendrick Bourne, who in Week 16 caught six passes for 100 yards and a score. Bourne is a reasonable WR3/4 option for Week 17.