FOXBORO -- Brandon LaFell knows he has to step up.
Julian Edelman is out with a broken foot. Aaron Dobson is out with a high ankle sprain. And Danny Amendola may play despite his sprained knee, but he’s likely to be limited Sunday night when the Patriots face the Broncos a mile high in Denver.
So LaFell knows he’s needed. But to hear him tell it, that’s not a new mindset … although maybe it’s enhanced somewhat.
“Man, every week I feel like I’ve gotta step up,” the wideout said after practice Friday. “So this week is no different from the last couple of weeks.