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Patriots vs. Chiefs: 4 final thoughts

By Connor Fulton

Dec 20, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline as they take on the Tennessee Titans in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick watches from the sideline as they take on the Tennessee Titans in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports /
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3. Tre’ Jackson won’t play

The only player ruled out on the Patriots’ injury report released Friday was rookie guard Tre’ Jackson.

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As noted by Reiss, Josh Kline and Shaq Mason will most likely get the starting nods at guard. The Patriots may choose to slide Bryan Stork to guard if need be, but Kline and Mason will probably start the game at the two guard spots.

The Patriots drafted both Jackson and Mason in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL Draft. It’s too bad that the Florida State product will be missing out on his first opportunity to play in the postseason. Just ask Steven Jackson, who hasn’t had a sniff of the playoffs since his rookie year in 2004; these are fleeting moments.

Tom Brady’s career history against the Chiefs

Speaking of Jackson, look for Mason to be pulled on more than one occasion to kick out and block for the veteran running back on stretch plays. Mason has already proven to be one of the Patriots’ best run blockers.

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