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Patriots have options at guard with Josh Kline out

HOUSTON -- With New England Patriots starting guard Josh Kline out for Sunday night's game against the Houston Texans with a shoulder injury, the team has a few options to consider as a replacement plan.

Kline liberally switches between left and right guard, which has allowed for a rotation at times, as rookies Shaq Mason (left) and Tre' Jackson (right) are more likely to stick to one side.

So when considering how the Patriots proceed Sunday night, that's the first option -- insert Mason at left guard and Jackson at right guard and see how it looks.