The New England Patriots announced their inactives for Week 13 against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Here are the Patriots who are out for Sunday’s game.
QB Brian Hoyer
RB J.J. Taylor (quadricep)
TE Jordan Thomas
DT Isaiah Mack
DE Tashawn Bower
SS Terrence Brooks
With Hoyer out, quarterback Jarrett Stidham will back up Cam Newton, who was listed on the injury report with an abdomen injury this week.
Rookie tight end Dalton Keene, who came off injured reserve on Saturday, will replace Thomas on the game day roster.
Receiver Donte Moncrief and defensive tackle Akeem Spence will be active after getting signed to the 53-man roster on Saturday night. Spence will play over Mack.
With safeties Kyle Dugger and Adrian Phillips playing substantial roles alongside Devin McCourty, it seems the Patriots are OK with sitting Books, a big contributor on special teams.
