Going against one of the most talented offenses in the NFL, the New England Patriots defense will be down another key player: Anfernee Jennings has been ruled out of the Patriots’ Week 4 contest against the San Francisco 49ers due to a shoulder injury. The fifth-year man was listed as questionable heading into the contest.
A starter along the defensive edge, Jennings has been on the field for 58.8 percent of New England’s defensive snaps over the first three games of the season. While primarily a run defender, the former third-round draft pick has developed into a serviceable presence against the pass as well.