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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. \u2014 The first official injury and practice participation report for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season provided both questions and answers for the\u00a0New England Patriots.<\/p>\n
Although the Pats exhibited strong attendance at practice, they listed six players in total as they prepare to take on the Baltimore Ravens in Week 16 at M&T Bank Stadium.<\/p>\n
Here is the afternoon\u2019s full report, along with its implications for this Week 16 matchup:<\/p>\n
DID NOT PARTICIPATE<\/strong> LIMITED PARTICIPATION<\/strong> FULL PARTICIPATION<\/strong> Jones\u2019 absence from practice may be an eye opener for many within Patriots Nation. Still, it shoud be noted that the 27-year-old appeared to be slightly hobbled toward the end of their Week 16 tilt. In fact, he was spotted walking with a slight limp in the postgame locker room by reporters on the scene.<\/p>\n This season, Jones has returned 21 punts for 363 yards and two touchdowns \u2014 solidifying his status as the NFL\u2019s most dangerous punt returner. In addition to being an elite level punt returner, Jones is also New England\u2019s primary slot cornerback. The former Houston Cougar has aligned on 78 percent of New England\u2019s snaps on defense. This season, he has compiled 60 total tackles, 11 pass deflections and three interceptions.<\/p>\n After missing the\u00a0Pats\u00a0Week 15 matchup with Buffalo due to a foot injury, linebacker Robert Spillane missed the first practice of Ravens\u2019 week \u2014 this time, listed with an ankle injury.<\/p>\n Spillane was spotted wearing a walking boot prior to the start of the Week 16 session, opting to stay behind in the locker room as his teammates exited for the field. Spillane\u2019s status is one to watch in the hours leading up to kickoff. The veteran linebacker leads the Patriots with 97 total tackles, along with having compiled five pass-deflections, four tackles-for-loss, two interceptions, two forced-fumbles and two fumble recoveries.<\/p>\n After temporarily leaving the game in the third quarter due to a groin injury, the 28-year-old played through the pain to return for the final three series. Despite being whistled for a controversial, yet costly pass interference call late in the fourth quarter, his physical style of play will be needed against Baltimore.<\/p>\n At 6\u20191\u201d 206-pounds, he cuts an imposing presence along the perimeter. The Auburn product is known for his exceptional athleticism, Davis has carved his own niche with the team by winning his share of contested catch battles against opposing receivers. This season, he has compiled 56 total tackles and nine passes-defensed.<\/p>\n Landry\u2019s appearance on this week\u2019s mid-week injury report should not be surprising. The veteran linebacker was listed as questionable for the Patriots Week 13 matchup against the New York Giants with the same injury, yet ultimately played in the game.<\/p>\n The former Titan has been a productive fit within Vrabel\u2019s defensive scheme in New England. Landry fits the mold of a smaller, athletic linebackers, capable of relentlessly pursuing the quarterback. Through the first six games of the season, Landry has compiled 46 total tackles, one forced fumble and a team-leading 7.5 sacks.<\/p>\n The Ravens listed ten players on their initial report, including six non-participants. The most notable of Baltimore\u2019s absentees are quarterback Lamar Jackson (illness), linebacker Roquan Smith (knee\/ankle), tackle Ronnie Stanley and linebacker \u2014 and former Pats fan-favorite Kyle Van Noy with a quad injury.<\/p>\n DID NOT PARTICIPATE<\/strong> LIMITED PARTICIPATION<\/strong> FULL PARTICIPATION<\/strong> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" FOXBOROUGH, Mass. \u2014 The first official injury and practice participation report for Week 16 of the 2025 NFL season provided both questions and answers for the\u00a0N<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":39947,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-39946","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-new-england-patriots"],"yoast_head":"\n
\nCB Carlton Davis III – Hip
\nLB Christian Elliss – Illness
\nCB Marcus Jones – Knee
\nLB Harold Landry – Knee
\nLB Robert Spillane – Ankle<\/p>\n
\nDT Christian Barmore – Not Injury Related \/ Other<\/p>\n
\nNo Players Listed.<\/p>\nWhat it Means for the Patriots:<\/h2>\n
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<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBEHIND ENEMY LINES: BALTIMORE RAVENS<\/h2>\n
\nCB Chidobe Awuzie – Foot
\nLB Teddye Buchanan – Knee
\nQB Lamar Jackson – Illness
\nLB Roquan Smith – Knee
\nT Ronnie Stanley – Knee\/Ankle
\nOLB Kyle Van Noy – Quad<\/p>\n
\nLB Jay Higgins IV – Knee
\nS Keondre Jackson – Ankle<\/p>\n
\nWR Rashod Bateman – Ankle
\nDT C.J. Okoye – Quad<\/p>\n