The New England Patriots will close out the season without four.
Wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk, center Ben Brown, cornerback Christian Gonzalez and safety Jabrill Peppers have been ruled out for the finale against the Buffalo Bills. As for quarterback Drake Maye, the No. 3 overall pick moves forward among the team’s questionable after being limited by an injury to his throwing hand throughout the week.
Here’s the rest of the game statuses heading into Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium.
OUT
Patriots
- WR Ja’Lynn Polk (shoulder)
- C Ben Brown (concussion)
- CB Christian Gonzalez (concussion)
- S Jabrill Peppers (hamstring)
Bills
- LB Terrel Bernard (quad)
A shoulder injury will officially end Polk’s rookie season with 33 targets, 12 catches, 87 yards and a pair of touchdowns.