Julian Edelman and Rex Burkhead are reportedly expected to play against the Bills
Edelman is dealing with an injured chest and Burkhead an injured foot.
Julian Edelman and Rex Burkhead will reportedly both be on the field when the Patriots face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 1 p.m.
The wide receiver Edelman, who injured his chest in a win over the New York Jets, may end up playing in a limited role. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport said his snaps will “hinge on how he feels,” and he may take “less than his full atonement.”
#Patriots WR Julian Edelman (chest) will play vs. the #Bills, source said, but his snaps will hinge on how he feels. He may take less than his full allotment. Meanwhile, RB Rex Burkhead (foot) is a game-time decision.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 29, 2019
That news came early this morning, and Rapoport also said in the same tweet that the running back Burkhead is a game-time decision. Later in the morning, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Burkhead is expected to play despite practicing on a limited basis this week due to a foot injury.
Patriots’ RB Rex Burkhead, listed as questionable for today due to a foot injury, is expected to play, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 29, 2019
ESPN’s Mike Reiss noted that the Patriots ran 10 first-half plays with two running backs on the field at the same time against the Jets.
Per @AdamSchefter, Patriots RB Rex Burkhead, listed as questionable for today due to a foot injury, is expected to play.
Last week against the Jets, the Patriots ran 10 first-half plays with 2 RBs (Burkhead/Brandon Bolden) on the field at the same time.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 29, 2019
Reiss also pointed out that Edelman, Burkhead, tight end Matt LaCosse, linebacker Dont’a Hightower, left tackle Marshall Newhouse, safety Nate Ebner and defensive end Michael Bennett were all expected to make the trip to Buffalo.
The seven Patriots who are questionable — WR Julian Edelman (chest/ribs), RB Rex Burkhead (foot), TE Matt LaCosse (ankle), LB Dont’a Hightower (shoulder), LT Marshall Newhouse (illness), S Nate Ebner (groin) and DE Michael Bennett (shoulder) — all made the trip to Buffalo.
— Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 28, 2019
