Later today, the New England Patriots will finally enter the 2017 NFL playoffs. The team appears to be in good shape entering the tournament considering that it had perfect practice attendance on Thursday for the first time since late September. Still, deactivate seven players before the contest against the Tennessee Titans the Patriots must – and it looks like two listed as “questionable” on the final injury report will be among them.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, neither Rex Burkhead nor Mike Gillislee are expected to be active tonight:
Patriots’ RBs Rex Burkhead (knee) and Mike Gillislee (knee), both listed as questionable for tonight’s Divisional Playoff game against the Titans, are not expected to play, per league sources.