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    New England Patriots Week 12 Injury Report: Final Game Status for Christian Gonzalez, Christian Barmore, and Others

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    Here's the final injury report for the New England Patriots heading into their Week 12 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.

    The New England Patriots will face the Miami Dolphins in Week 12. Here’s the final injury report and analysis on all Patriots players whose game status has been in question at some point this week leading up to the game.

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    New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins Inactives

    Note that the full inactive list is released by teams 90 minutes before kickoff. This list will be updated at that time.

    Patriots designated as out:

    Dolphins designated as out: 

    Christian Barmore, DT

    Barmore (undisclosed) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Dolphins.

    Barmore continues to have his workload managed as he works his way back from blood clots which sidelined him until Week 11 against the Rams, and he finished that contest with three solo tackles while playing 20 snaps on defense. Thursday marked Barmore’s only practice of the week, but he’s expected to suit up for Sunday’s AFC East clash.

    Kyle Dugger, S

    Dugger (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins.

    Dugger practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week after playing through his ankle issue in the Patriots’ Week 11 loss to the Rams.

    If the 28-year-old’s injury worsened and he’s unable to suit up for the Week 12 divisional matchup, Jaylinn Hawkins will likely serve as New England’s top strong safety.

    Daniel Ekuale, DT

    Ekuale (elbow) was a full practice participant Friday and doesn’t carry an injury designation into Sunday’s game against Miami.

    Ekuale started the week with consecutive limited practices, but he finished strong with a full session Friday and will suit up for Sunday’s AFC East clash. Ekuale has logged 13 tackles (five solo) over his last three outings since returning from a one-game absence due to an abdomen injury.

    Christian Gonzalez, CB

    Gonzalez (hip) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins.

    The second-year pro from Oregon popped up on the Patriots’ injury report Friday as a limited participant due to a calf injury, putting his Week 12 status in doubt. Gonzalez’s potential absence could significantly impact a Patriots defense that may already be without both of its top safeties, Marte Mapu (neck) and Kyle Dugger (ankle).

    If Gonzalez is unable to play through the issue Sunday, expect Alex Austin to see increased work as one of New England’s top outsider corners.

    Anfernee Jennings, LB

    Jennings (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins.

    Jennings practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week after likely picking up a knee injury in the Patriots’ Week 11 loss to the Rams. The 27-year-old has posted 50 total tackles through 10 appearances this season, but if he’s unable to suit up in Week 12, Titus Leo could see additional work in New England’s linebacker corps.

    Marete Mapu, S

    Mapu (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins.

    Mapu was sidelined for the Patriots’ Week 11 loss to the Rams due to a neck injury, but he’s got a chance to return for Sunday’s divisional matchup.

    The second-year pro has appeared in just six games this season, recording 27 total tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and two passes defended. If he’s unable to suit up in Week 12, expect Dell Pettus to see additional work in the Patriots’ first-team secondary.

    Jacquelin Roy, DT

    Roy (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday’s Week 12 game against Miami.

    Roy will miss his second consecutive contest due to a neck injury he suffered Week 10 versus Chicago. The second-year nose tackle has worked in a rotational role when healthy this season, totaling 17 tackles (12 solo), including 2.0 sacks, over six contests.

    Jeremiah Pharms could be asked to log more defensive snaps in Roy’s stead Sunday.

    Keion White, DE

    White (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins.

    White has been nursing a knee injury since the Patriots’ Week 11 loss to the Rams that held him to limited participation in practice throughout the week. However, he still has a chance to play in Sunday’s divisional matchup.

    If White’s knee injury is too much to overcome, expect Daniel Ekuale to see increased work with the Patriots’ first-team defensive line.

    Deatrich Wise, DE

    Wise (foot) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Dolphins.

    The 30-year-old defensive lineman upgraded to limited work Friday after opening New England’s week of practice with back-to-back DNPs, suggesting that he’s trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday’s divisional matchup.

    However, if Wise is sidelined due to his foot injury, Daniel Ekuale will likely serve as the Patriots’ top rotational defensive end.

    Final Injury Reports

    New England Patriots

    Christian Barmore, DT (Not Injury Related – Other) – Questionable; Jaquelin Roy, DT (Neck) – Out; Vederian Lowe, OT (Shoulder) – Questionable; Deatrich Wise, DE (Foot) – Questionable; Kyle Dugger, S (Ankle) – Questionable; Daniel Ekuale, DE (Elbow) – playing; Marte Mapu, SAF (Neck) – Questionable; Austin Hooper, TE (Neck) – playing; Keion White, DE (Knee) – Questionable; Anfernee Jennings, OLB (Knee) – Questionable; Cole Strange, G (Knee) – Questionable; Christian Elliss, LB (Abdomen) – playing; Sione Takitaki, LB (Knee) – playing; Davon Godchaux, NT (Back) – playing; Christian Gonzalez, CB (Hip) – Questionable

    Miami Dolphins

    Terron Armstead, T (Knee) – Questionable; Calais Campbell, DT (Rest) – playing; Kendall Fuller, CB (Concussion) – Out; Jordan Poyer, S (Rest) – playing; Tyreek Hill, WR (Wrist) – playing; Alec Ingold, FB (Calf) – Questionable; Benito Jones, DT (Shoulder) – playing; Robert Jones, OL (Knee / Groin) – playing; Jalen Ramsey, CB (Knee) – playing; Isaiah Wynn, OL (Quad / Knee) – Questionable; Tyus Bowser, LB (Knee / Calf) – playing; Aaron Brewer, OL (Shoulder / Calf) – playing; Jordyn Brooks, LB (Wrist) – playing; Julian Hill, TE (Shoulder) – playing; Jevon Holland, S (Hand / Knee) – playing; Patrick McMorris, S (Calf) – playing; Raheem Mostert, RB (Hip) – playing

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