Patriots Rule Out Two, List Henry as Doubtful for Packers Game

WHO:

packers.com - Packers guard Aaron Banks (knee) and safety Javon Bullard (personal) had no game status and were available.

packers.com - The Green Bay Packers listed cornerback Keisean Nixon (groin), running backs MarShawn Lloyd (knee) and Chris Brooks (ankle) as questionable for their game against the New England Patriots.

packers.com - Green Bay ruled out linebacker Zaire Franklin (shin), guard/tackle Travis Glover (knee), center Sean Rhyan (ankle), tight end Josh Whyle (concussion) and edge rusher Micah Parsons (knee).

packers.com - The Patriots ruled out wide receiver A.J. Brown (ankle/knee) and running back TreVeyon Henderson (illness); tight end Hunter Henry (foot), cornerback Carlton Davis (neck), safety Kevin Byard (chest), receiver Mack Hollins (calf/injured reserve), tackle Morgan Moses (foot), safety Brenden Schooler (hamstring) and guard Greg Van Roten (hamstring/injured reserve) were questionable.

packers.com - Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (right shoulder), cornerback Marcus Jones (foot), defensive tackle Christian Barmore (illness), and linebackers Gabe Jacas (knee) and Dre’Mont Jones (shoulder/knee) had no game status and were available.

Draft Sharks - Hunter Henry was questionable for the Patriots’ game against the Packers because of a foot injury.

patriots.com - Brown had nine catches for 101 receiving yards in three of eight games this season; Henry led the Patriots with 29 catches and ranked second with 326 receiving yards.

patriots.com - Packers.com quoted head coach Matt LaFleur: “It's always concerning when a guy doesn't practice on a Thursday but, if I know Kei like I think I do, I would expect him to put himself in a position to potentially go out there and play.”

packers.com - Christian Watson said of playing with a rib injury: “We have a good plan in place. Obviously, there'll be pads and stuff on it but kind of just what it is. It's one of those things that'll probably be a little bothersome, but you know can still play.”

WHAT:

patriots.com - The Patriots have used four of their eight injured-reserve return designations; Romeo Doubs, starting left guard Alijah Vera-Tucker and fullback Reggie Gilliam were among the players who could also return this season.

patriots.com - Hunter Henry was injured in the second quarter against Miami after playing eight snaps, when he went down to make a catch while breaking toward the sideline.

patriots.com - A.J. Brown’s knee had a flare-up in practice the previous week, and he had already missed four games on injured reserve.

patriots.com - Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones missed Thursday’s practice with a foot injury, returned Friday and had no game injury designation.

patriots.com - Rookie edge rusher Gabe Jacas injured his knee in the third quarter against Miami and did not finish the game.

patriots.com - Packers center Sean Rhyan was not expected to go on injured reserve, according to head coach Matt LaFleur.

Acme Packing Company - The Packers had four game-day scratches already, leaving 49 players for the 48-player game-day roster if their questionable players were available.

Acme Packing Company - Green Bay was likely to call up at least one practice-squad player, potentially for special teams.

patriots.com - Patriots Hall of Famer Rob Gronkowski was scheduled to be inducted into the team’s Hall of Fame during the weekend; Tom Brady was among the Hall of Famers expected to attend.

patriots.com - If New England activated Mack Hollins, its available wide receivers would be DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, Efton Chism III and Hollins. The Patriots were likely to rely on rookie tight end Eli Raridon, with Cameron Latu and Tanner Arkin as blockers.

patriots.com - Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had never played a full game in his three-year career without Hunter Henry.

patriots.com - Mack Hollins led New England in the first four weeks with 15 catches for 209 yards.

patriots.com - Hunter Henry’s 29 receptions generated +28.6 expected points, ninth among tight ends; his 326 receiving yards ranked 12th among tight ends.

patriots.com - Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson played 45 snaps (76.3%) against Miami; Corey Kiner played 11 snaps and had two explosive runs, while Lan Larison played five snaps.

patriots.com - Green Bay ranked seventh in defensive expected points added (EPA).

patriots.com - Rookie Gabe Jacas led rookie edge rushers with 10 run stops and ranked second with 23 quarterback pressures, behind David Bailey’s 26.

packers.com - The Packers opened 21-day practice windows for Parsons and Brooks to return from injured reserve; both needed activation to the 53-player roster to play.

packers.com - Brooks had 94 total yards on 18 touches in the first four games before injuring his ankle in Tampa Bay.

packers.com - Nixon missed Thursday practice, returned in a limited capacity Friday and had played 76 consecutive regular-season games since joining Green Bay in 2022.

packers.com - Watson broke a rib in Green Bay’s 27–19 win over Carolina, finished the game and practiced in a limited capacity with protective padding.

patriots.com - Brown was set to miss his second consecutive game; Henry left the previous week’s game against Miami after eight plays, then returned to limited practice.

patriots.com - Hollins and Van Roten opened 21-day practice windows and were eligible to return from injured reserve. The Patriots had used four of eight IR-return designations, including those for Hollins, Van Roten, Brown and tackle Marcus Bryant.

patriots.com - New England had one open roster spot and would need another opening to activate both Hollins and Van Roten.

patriots.com - Parsons was recovering from torn ACL and meniscus injuries suffered the previous December; he was not expected to play. Rhyan had not practiced since injuring his ankle four snaps into Green Bay’s Week 7 game in Detroit.

Draft Sharks - Henry participated in only a limited practice Friday.

WHERE:

patriots.com - The Patriots were to host Green Bay at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

WHEN:

patriots.com - New England’s roster activation deadline for Hollins and Van Roten was 4 p.m. ET Saturday; the game was scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday.

patriots.com - Parsons and Brooks had 21-day practice windows to return to the active roster.

WHY:

patriots.com - A.J. Brown was excited to play for his favorite childhood team, according to patriots.com.

patriots.com - Dre’Mont Jones said he had disliked the Packers since childhood.

patriots.com - Brown was sidelined by ankle and knee injuries; Henry’s foot injury occurred when he went down to make a catch near the sideline against Miami.

HOW:

patriots.com - The Patriots could activate Hollins and Van Roten from injured reserve by creating a second roster spot; they could also elevate practice-squad players by the roster deadline.

patriots.com - New England’s expected offensive line was Will Campbell, Ben Brown, Jared Wilson, Matt Pryor and Morgan Moses.

The Packers ruled out five players, including Micah Parsons, while Keisean Nixon remained questionable. New England ruled out A.J. Brown and TreVeyon Henderson, with Hunter Henry also questionable. Green Bay visits the Patriots at Gillette Stadium, where several key players remain uncertain.