Updated Patriots injury report for Week 1 has new concerning addition
The Patriots have a lot stacked against them before even stepping on the field in their Week 1 matchup against the Bengals, so having more names added to the injury report is not a great sign, even more so for their chances on Sunday, especially when the newest names on the list are offensive players.
They're already dealing with the uncertainty surrounding offensive lineman Sidy Sow, who has become an integral part of protecting the quarterback since he was drafted last year. As of Thursday, he remains on the injury report, putting his status for Sunday's game more in doubt.
His likely absence creates uncertainty surrounding the potential of the Patriots offense performing better than expected in their Week 1 matchup since most teams are not playing their best football this early in the season. They could easily steal a win against a constant AFC contender on their home field, but with their offensive line far from being determined, it doesn't help that a guy like Sow might be sidelined.
It's even worse seeing who was added to the injury report on Thursday afternoon, regardless if he's not considered a starter.
The Patriots add another offensive player to their latest injury report for Week 1
The latest injury report showed that running back Antonio Gibson is dealing with a hip injury, which isn't a great sign just days before the Patriots need to fly to Cincinnati.
Although he's expected to serve as the number two behind Rhamondre Stevenson, his addition to the backfield and help in the passing game will be sorely missed if he cannot suit up on Sunday.
Another surprising addition is cornerback Jonathan Jones, who is listed as dealing with a hamstring injury, which wasn't on their first injury report released on Wednesday. Hopefully, neither injury Gibson nor Jones are dealing with is serious, and they can be on the field for the tough season opener on Sunday afternoon.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE | LIMITED PARTICIPATION | FULL PARTICIPATION |
|---|---|---|
G Sidy Sow (ankle) | RB Antonio Gibson (hip) | TE Hunter Henry (foot) |
T Vederian Lowe (abdomen) | CB Jonathan Jones (hamstring) | |
LB Joshua Uche (foot) | LB Anfernee Jennings (wrist) | |
DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (hamstring) | ||
LB Oshane Ximines (ankle) |
Removed from list: LB Christian Elliss
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