What happened: Both absences followed a third straight day without practice. A defensive tackle was a full participant Tuesday after sitting Sunday with a knee issue.
Why it matters: The losses reduce New England's available depth along the interior line and in the backfield. The defensive front avoided a third game-status concern.
By the numbers: From Sunday through Tuesday, New England's three listed players totaled seven DNPs and two full practices.
What to watch: New England's replacement plans at both offensive spots come into focus at the 8:20 p.m. ET kickoff Wednesday.