FOXBORO — The first official injury and practice participation report for Week 5 provided a bit more clarity, along with some additional questions for the New England Patriots at the quarterback position.
With coach Bill Belichick moving Wednesday's practice indoors to the Socios.com Field House for Wednesday’s practice, they listed a total of eleven players on the report as they prepare to take on the Detroit Lions on Sunday, Oct. 9 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA.
Here is Wednesday afternoon’s full report, along with its implications for this Week 5 matchup:
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
DL Lawrence Guy - Shoulder
QB Brian Hoyer - Concussion
DL DaMarcus Mitchell - Concussion
TE Jonnu Smith - Ankle
LIMITED PARTICIPATION
S Kyle Dugger - Knee
QB Mac Jones - Ankle
LB Raekwon McMillan - Thumb
WR Jakobi Meyers, Knee
CB Jalen Mills, Hamstring
S Adrian Phillips - Ribs
OT Isaiah Wynn - Hip
What it means for the Patriots:
Once again (and understandably so), all eyes were on the quarterback position as the Patriots took to the indoor practice field.