Amendola to miss Sunday’s game
New England will likely feature more two tight end sets featuring Rob Gronkowski and Scott Chandler. He did not travel with the team to Denver. But recently that report was countered when sources told Boston Herald’s Jeff Howe that it has not been decided yet.
As of Friday night, there was still a chance Amendola would make the trip to Denver with the team, but after being evaluated Saturday, the receiver has been ruled out and will remain back in Foxboro.
Fantasy impact: Julian Edelman’s injury leaves a huge void in production to be had in the Patriots offense, and Amendola remains the main beneficiary of the opportunity that has presented itself. Martin is officially questionable for Sunday’s game against the Broncos. ESPN reports that New England placed No. 4 receiver Aaron Dobson on season-ending injured reserve Thursday. Other than Brandon LaFell, the other wide outs are players who are mostly backups.
The Patriots are stretched to their personnel limit at the skill positions. This could help the Denver Broncos pass defense. “We’ve had a ton of reps, walk through reps, so mentally we’re on top of the game plan”.
Considering they enter this weekend at 10-0 and that they’ve been absolutely dominant since getting housed by the Kansas City Chiefs early in 2014 on national television, it’s hard to imagine a situation where Bill Belichick and the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots appear vulnerable.