While New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady won't be available for tonight's game, plenty of interesting prospects will be making their claim for a roster spot. Back-up quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will be able to show what he's made of and the brand new secondary will be on the field for the first time.
The following is a list of players that likely won't be on the field as they have been injured and/or unavailable to practice:
As a result, look for wide receivers Danny Amendola and Brandon Gibson to receive a major opportunity to show their skills.