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 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.”

After being listed as active before the game, one member of the New England Patriots defense didn't play at all against the Buffalo Bills.

Last week, Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane popped up on the injury report following Thursday’s practice. The veteran was a limited participant in the final two sessions and was then listed as questionable for the Patriots’ matchup with the Buffalo Bills.

Multiple Patriots attempted to much the production of key injured players against the Bills, especially on the defensive end.

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.

"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