The New England Patriots will travel to take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 12, with kickoff scheduled for 1:00 PM ET. Here’s the final injury report and analysis heading into 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.
New England Patriots Week 12 Injury Report
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 Patriots Injury Report
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 Week 12 Injury Report
Terron Armstead, OT
Armstead (knee) is questionable to suit up against New England on Sunday. Armstead was also questionable with a knee issue heading into last Sunday’s game against Las Vegas, but he was ultimately able to suit up.
Like last week, the offensive tackle didn’t practice at all this week, but he still has a chance to suit up again Sunday. However, if Armstead is unable to play, Patrick Paul could start in his place.
Kendall Fuller, CB
Fuller (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Patriots.
The 29-year-old didn’t practice all week and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game after sustaining his second concussion of the year in Miami’s Week 10 win over the Rams. Expect Cam Smith and Storm Duck to see additional reps with the Dolphins’ first-team secondary while Fuller remains sidelined in Week 12.
Tyreek Hill, WR
Tyreek Hill was limited on Wednesday as he continued battling a wrist injury. He was upgraded to full on Thursday before regressing to limited on Friday.
Still, the Dolphins don’t appear to have any concern. They officially removed Hill from their injury report on Friday, so he’s good to go in Week 12.
Hill was a game-time decision for the Dolphins’ Week 10 win against the Rams but ultimately suited up, playing 87% of the club’s snaps while catching three passes for 16 yards and a touchdown. Last week, Hill went DNP-limited-full in practice before being removed from Miami’s injury report.
Alec Ingold, FB
Ingold (calf) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Patriots.
The Wisconsin product has been sidelined for the Dolphins’ last two games due to an aggravation of his calf injury, but he practiced in a limited capacity throughout the week, giving himself a chance to return for Sunday’s divisional matchup. If Ingold is forced to miss his third consecutive game in Week 12, Julian Hill, Durham Smythe and Jack Stoll could see some snaps at fullback.
Raheem Mostert, RB
Miami Dolphins RB Raheem Mostert (hip) is fully practicing this week and is expected to play against the Patriots in Week 12.
Final Dolphins Injury Report
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