FOXBORO — The Patriots’ final three inactive players are Cole Croston, Cameron Fleming and Geneo Grissom. They’re healthy scratches.
Eric Rowe (groin), Dont’a Hightower (torn pec) and Malcom Brown (ankle) were ruled out Friday, and we blogged about Stephon Gilmore (concussion) earlier.
Elandon Roberts is the only player who is returning to the lineup after missing last week. He’s been dealing with an ankle issue.
Croston has been a healthy scratch for all eight games this season. Rowe is out for the fifth time, including four straight. Fleming is out for the fourth time, and it’s his third straight healthy scratch.