Many were optimistic that this could be the week Channing Crowder returns to the lineup, but a day after visiting a specialist, he was listed as doubtful on the team’s injury report with that groin. Once again, the absence of Crowder significantly hurts the run defense, but his lack of coverage and rush abilities won’t be missed against a team like New England.
As expected, both Jared Odrick (fibula) and John Jerry (sick) are ruled out of Monday night’s game. Not a big surprise there, as both sat out practice all week.
With Odrick being out, we should expect to see Paul Soliai continue to work as starting nose tackle with Randy Starks working at defensive end with Kendall Langford. John Jerry being out for the second consecutive game is another pretty big blow, considering Pat McQuistan wasn’t very impressive starting at right guard last week.
From the Patriots’ side of things, cornerback Terrence Wheatley (foot), runningback Fred Taylor (toe), and offensive lineman Nick Kaczur (back) are all listed as out.
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