Three other Patriots trending in right direction
Receiver Julian Edelman (broken foot), quarterback Tom Brady (ankle sprain) and linebacker Dont’a Hightower (MCL sprain) were all accounted for at Monday’s practice, and will play Saturday versus the Chiefs, reports Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald. Pass rusher Chandler Jones (toe) and left tackle Sebastian Vollmer (ankle sprain) were also present Monday and could play this weekend, per Howe. Danny Amendola appears to be out of the woods with his late-December knee injury. (NFL.com)
Nerdy Football Analysis: It appears Brady will have his top two receivers (Rob Gronkowski and Edelman) for the first time since Week 10, when New England were still undefeated. With S Eric Berry playing some of the best football of his career and doing his part to shut down opposing tight ends, Edelman’s health – and the health of the Patriots’ offensive line – figures to be that much more important this weekend as New England faces Kansas City.
