NFL Inactives Today: Patriots vs. Titans Injury Reports, Projected Starters for Week 9 Matchup

The New England Patriots and Tennessee Titans are set to square off in a Week 9 matchup between two of the NFL‘s worst teams.

The 2-6 Patriots are coming off a dramatic home victory against the New York Jets, whereas the 1-6 Titans have lost three straight games. Drake Maye will start for New England after clearing concussion protocol, whereas Mason Rudolph will start for Tennessee

With that in mind, let’s look at which players will and won’t suit up at Nissan Stadium.

New England Patriots vs. Tennessee Titans Inactives

Let’s look at the inactives for both teams.

Patriots Players Designated as Out

Here’s New England’s full inactives list:

• S Kyle Dugger
• WR K.J. Osborn
• WR Tyquan Thornton
• DT Eric Johnson
• QB Joe Milton III (emergency third QB)

Dugger, Thornton, and Osborn will all sit as their names continue appearing in trade rumors. However, Dugger also was inactive last week due to an ankle injury, so his Week 9 status might have nothing to do with Tuesday’s NFL trade deadline.

Titans Players Designated as out

Here’s Tennessee’s full inactives list:

• OL Andrew Rupcich
• CB L’Jarius Sneed
• RB Tyjae Spears
• QB Will Levis
• CB Tre Avery
• LB Cedric Gary
• TE David Martin-Robinson

Who Comprises the Starting Lineup for Each Team?

Patriots’ Projected Starters

The projected starting lineup is based on the current Patriots depth chart.

• Quarterback: Drake Maye
• Running Back: Rhamondre Stevenson
• Wide Receiver: DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne
• Tight End: Hunter Henry
• Left Offensive Tackle: Vederian Lowe
• Left Offensive Guard: Michael Jordan
• Center: Ben Brown
• Right Offensive Guard: Mike Onwenu
• Right Offensive Tackle: Demontrey Jacobs
• Defensive End: Keion White
• Defensive tackle: Daniel Ekuale
• Nose tackle: Davon Godchaux
• Outside linebacker: Jahlani Tavai, Anfernee Jennings
• Inside linebacker: Christian Elliss
• Left Cornerback: Jonathan Jones
• Right Cornerback: Christian Gonzalez
• Slot Cornerback: Marcus Jones
• Free Safety: Marte Mapu
• Strong Safety: Jaylinn Hawkins
• Kicker: Joey Slye
• Punter: Bryce Baringer
• Long Snapper: Joe Cardona
• Kickoff Returner: JaMycal Hasty
• Punt Returner: Marcus Jones

Titans’ Projected Starters

The projected starting lineup is based on the current Titans depth chart. 

• Quarterback: Mason Rudolph
• Running Back: Tony Pollard
• Wide Receiver: Calvin Ridley, Tyler Boyd, Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
• Tight End: Chig Okonkwo
• Left Offensive Tackle: JC Latham
• Left Offensive Guard: Peter Skoronski
• Center: Lloyd Cushenberry III
• Right Offensive Guard: Dillon Radunz
• Right Offensive Tackle: Nicholas Petit-Frere
• Defensive End: Sebastian Joseph-Day
• Defensive Tackle: Jeffery Simmons
• Nose Tackle: T’Vondre Sweat
• Left Inside Linebacker: Jerome Baker
• Left Outside Linebacker: Harold Landry III
• Right Inside Linebacker: Kenneth Murray Jr.
• Right Outside Linebacker: Arden Key
• Left Cornerback: Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
• Right Cornerback: TBD
• Free Safety: Quandre Diggs
• Strong Safety: Amani Hooker
• Punter: Ryan Stonehouse
• Kicker: Nick Folk
• Long Snapper: Morgan Cox
• Kickoff Returner: Jha’Quan Jackson
• Punt Returner: Jha’Quan Jackson