— Linebackers Matthew Judon, Ja’Whaun Bentley and Josh Uche, backup quarterback Brian Hoyer and special teamer Brandon King all are active after being removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list Saturday. New England could opt to manage Judon’s and Bentley’s workloads after the two defensive starters both missed all three practices this week.
— Agholor (concussion) sits for the second straight game. He has not practiced since exiting the Patriots’ Week 15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The rest of New England’s inactives are healthy scratches.
— Safety Adrian Phillips (knee/illness) and linebacker Dont’a Hightower (knee) both are active after sitting out Friday’s practice. Phillips reportedly agreed to terms Saturday on a three-year, $12.75 million contract extension.
— The Patriots have both of their top two running backs active for the first time since Week 13. Rookie Rhamondre Stevenson is back after missing last week’s game following a positive COVID test.
— New England’s receivers Sunday: Jakobi Meyers, Kendrick Bourne, Gunner Olszewski and Wilkerson. This could be an opportunity for Wilkerson, who’s appeared in three games for the Patriots over two seasons but has yet to catch his first official NFL pass.
— Defensive tackle Daniel Ekuale, who’s impressed when active this season, was elevated from practice squad for the fifth time. He played a season-high 21 defensive snaps last week against Buffalo.
— With offensive tackle Yodny Cajuste on the reserve/COVID-19 list, reserve O-lineman Yasir Durant draws back into the lineup for the first time since Week 6.
