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The Patriots have to activate wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell today or his season is over

Despite injuries suffered by right tackle LaAdrian Waddle and special teams ace Jonathan Jones on Saturday, all signs point to the New England Patriots entering the AFC Championship Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in solid physical shape – something that has not always been the case this season. In fact, the Patriots could receive an additional boost today.

After all, today is the deadline for the team to active Malcolm Mitchell to the 53-man roster. If the second-year wide receiver gets called up before 4:00 p.