The New England Patriots were able to rally late against the
Buffalo Bills Sunday despite the absences of tight end Aaron Hernandez and wide
receiver Julian Edelman. While he was able to start Sunday’s game, linebacker Dont’a
Hightower exited the contest after sustaining a hamstring injury.
Edelman enters week 5 as questionable. He missed Sunday’s
game against the Bills after a hand injury forced him to sit out a full week of
practice.
Hernandez has been out since week 2 when he sustained an
ankle injury during the Patriots’ loss to the Arizona Cardinals. It’s unclear
when the 22-year-old will be able to return for the Patriots, but there’s a
chance he’ll suit up for this Sunday’s contest against the Denver Broncos.
Hightower sustained his injury while recording a sack
against Buffalo. It caused him to exit the game, but he’s reportedly doing
better and isn’t expected to be sidelined Sunday.
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