Patriots expected to welcome back key leader for Sunday's matchup

PFF notes a Sunday return is on track for New England.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 17h1 min read

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What happened: New England is set to get a vocal locker-room leader back on the field for Sunday's regular-season game, per PFF.

Why it matters: Getting a veteran presence back into the lineup bolsters the Patriots' on-field communication and depth heading into the weekend slate.

What to watch: New England will finalize its game-day active list 90 minutes before Sunday's kickoff.

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@PFF 2026-10-18T00:03:24.571087+00:00

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