1. Inside linebacker Robert Spillane was active for the game but did not log a single snap. “We felt like after going through the warm-ups and everything that that was what was going to be best for him today,” coach Mike Vrabel said. “We need everybody, and certainly Robert. We’ll have to try to get as healthy as we can as quickly as we can.”

The New England Patriots could have waltzed out of Gillette Stadium as the AFC East champions for the first time in more than half a decade. Instead, a total im

Third-string running back Terrell Jennings is the only player out for New England. He did not practice this week due to a concussion. Veteran backup D’Ernest Johnson is poised to replace him on the 53-man roster, according to Mike Vrabel. Johnson has taken four carries this season for the Patriots and gained seven yards.

The team captain had been listed as questionable with a foot injury, and after New England’s 35-31 loss to Buffalo, coach Mike Vrabel explained Spillane’s absence. With only 48 players allowed on the game day roster, it’s unusual for an active linebacker not to play at all.

"Hungry" Robert Spillane joins #live and is fired up for this weekend at Gillette! "Hungry. Not satisfied" Can this defense still improve? #nfl #sports #football #fyp How is the foot? Will Spillane be out there Sunday?

The New England Patriots are walking into their Week 15 home matchup against the Buffalo Bills as the underdog. Despite sitting at the top of the league with an