A day after defeating the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New England Patriots began New York Jets week with a walkthrough.
But had the AFC East leaders held a regular practice, Austin Hooper would have been the lone non-participant. The veteran tight end has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol, while 14 teammates carry limited projections.
Here’s the estimated injury report as Thursday’s 8:15 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium nears.
DID NOT PARTICIPATE
Patriots • TE Austin Hooper (concussion)
Jets • WR Garrett Wilson (knee) • DE Will McDonald IV (quad) • DT Harrison Phillips (foot) • CB Azareye’h Thomas (concussion)
Hooper started and stayed in for 34 out of 61 offensive snaps on Sunday afternoon. He has caught 13 passes for 174 yards and one touchdown on the campaign. But o

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