What happened: New England declined to elevate running back Lan Larison from the practice squad or activate offensive tackle Marcus Bryant from injured reserve on Saturday, per Mike Reiss. In corresponding weekend moves, the Patriots activated wide receiver A.J. Brown to the 53-man roster from injured reserve and elevated safety Elliott Davison from the practice squad.

Why it matters: Leaving both depth options on the sidelines indicates running back TreVeyon Henderson, who carries a questionable tag, and offensive tackle Will Campbell are tracking toward availability for Sunday's game. Activating Brown simultaneously restores a primary perimeter target to the active roster alongside a healthier offensive backfield and protection unit.

What to watch: Official game status for Henderson and Campbell will be confirmed at the 11:30 a.m. ET Sunday inactives deadline.