The New England Patriots will be without one of their starting safeties for a second straight week. Jaylinn Hawkins, who rarely left the field between Weeks 1 and 5, will be out again versus the Tennessee Titans due to a hamstring injury.

In his place, former starter Kyle Dugger is set to see a heavy workload once again.

Last week versus New Orleans, he ended up playing all 56 defensive snaps and after giving up a 53-yard reception on the first play from settled down. He ended the game with three tackles while the Patriots beat the Saints 25-19.

“Ready to go. Taking advantage of his opportunity,” said Mike Vrabel about Dugger this week. “Continue to work hard and improve on some things. Hopefully, we can use his length and he can find a way to tip a pass, break it up, continue to work,

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