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However, the No. 37 overall pick was in on the second drive with fellow rookie Drake Maye. He caught three balls, one of which was a sure-handed grab that got the Twitter GIF mafia fired up. The Pats seem intent on making Polk jump through a few hoops to earn his starting stripes, but that remains well attainable in this talent-deficient offense.

Baccellia took a kickoff and appeared to get lost in the pile after getting a helmet-to-helmet hit. We’re unsure exactly what the diagnosis is, but it looked serious and several players were praying as he was loaded up on the cart. He did show a little movement and gave a thumbs up while leaving. It would not be surprising if this injury sent Baccellia to season-ending injured reserve.

Marks had seven carries for 30 yards before leaving, adding a “fumble recovery” touchdown in the box score. Marks is on the sideline jogging and doesn’t seem like he is certainly done for the day, though he doesn’t have his helmet. Jawhar Jordan has been Houston’s main changeup back today with Dare Ogunbowale also mixing in behind Marks.

Buchanan was running down field with the punt coverage team when he went down on a non-contact play. The rookie linebacker was grabbing at his right knee before heading to the sideline and was later carted to the locker room. A rookie fourth-round pick, Buchanan has started 12 of the 13 games he’s appeared in this season, totaling 91 tackles, a half sack, and a forced fumble.

He was carted off the field after being tackled on his first carry. Knight left with minus-2 rushing yards. Though they called him questionable, FOX’s sideline reporter Jen Hale described Knight as being “in a tremendous amount of pain” and it would be surprising if he returned.

Odunze is officially active, but Rapoport’s report that he’s been ruled out after re-aggravating his foot injury pregame came just minutes before kickoff. It’s disastrous news for anyone that was counting on Odunze in the first round of the fantasy playoffs. Luther Burden should see a boost in value with Odunze sidelined.

No real surprises here. The Patriots come into this game relatively healthy, except for defensive tackle Milton Williams being on the IR.

Palmer had missed the last few weeks with an ankle injury, but was able to get in a few limited practices this week and appears good to go. It wouldn’t be a surprise if he is not quite at 100%, but the Bills need his athleticism and downfield capability in their receiving corps. Surprisingly, Gabe Davis was made in inactive for this game, which might signal a more pass heavy approach for the Bills since Davis is arguably their best run blocking wide receiver.

The Bills’ top cornerback picked up a toe injury in practice towards the end of the week, and is unfortunately unable to go on Sunday. This is a huge loss for Buffalo, as Benford has been near elite over the last few weeks since overcoming an early season injury. The bills will start Tre’Davious White and Maxwell Hairston at corners and their depth will be severely tested, which is probably why they tried to sign Darius Slay a couple of weeks ago. The Bills also declared WR Gabe Davis, OT Tylan Grable, OT Chase Lundt. DT Phidarian Mathis, LB Terrel Bernard, and S Darnell Savage inactive.

No surprises on the Browns inactives as Dylan Sampson was ruled out earlier in the week. His absence is a boost for Quinshon Judkins, who should see more receiving work with Sampson sidelined. LG Joel Bitonio (knee, back), WR Cedric Tillman (concussion, rib), DT Mason Graham (rib), and WR Malachi Corley (concussion) are active after being listed as questionable.

Brown will sit out Kansas City’s crucial Week 15 tilt against the Chargers for personal reasons. His absence could open up more routes and targets for JuJu Smith-Schuster. The Chiefs will also be without McDuffie, making Justin Herbert’s matchup a little better. Herbert is a borderline option in one-QB leagues even with McDuffie out.