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Week 1 Patriots vs Texans inactives: Derek Rivers a surprise inactive on opening day

In not even 90 minutes, the New England Patriots will open their 2018 regular season against the Houston Texans. And while the active roster is in solid physical shape, not all 53 men currently under contract will be able to participate in today’s contest as a look at the Patriots’ list of inactive players shows:

Most of the inactive players for today’s game had to be expected. First-round rookie Sony Michel and Jacob Hollister were limited all week in practice because of injuries, and were listed as questionable to play on Friday’s final injury report.