## Patriots-Jets Inactives: New York Without Defensive Captain ### Injuries Deplete Patriots Defense The New England Patriots will be without several key defensive players in their Week 8 matchup against the New York Jets, including cornerback Jalen Mills, safety Adrian Phillips, and defensive end DaMarcus Mitchell. Mills has been dealing with a groin injury, while Phillips is nursing a hamstring injury. Mitchell is out with an ankle injury. The Patriots also ruled out wide receiver DeVante Parker (knee) and running back Damien Harris (ankle) for Sunday's game. ### Jets Lose Defensive Captain The New York Jets will be without defensive captain C.J. Mosley for Sunday's game against the Patriots. Mosley is dealing with a hamstring injury. Mosley is a key part of the Jets' defense, leading the team in tackles the past two seasons. His absence will be a big loss for the Jets, who are already struggling on defense. ### Patriots Favored in Matchup Despite the injuries on both sides, the Patriots are favored by 3 points in Sunday's game. The Patriots have won the last two meetings between the two teams, including a 25-6 victory in Week 7 of last season. The Jets have lost four of their last five games and are in danger of falling out of the playoff race. The Patriots, on the other hand, are looking to improve to 4-4 and keep their playoff hopes alive. ### Inactives **New England Patriots** * CB Jalen Mills (groin) * S Adrian Phillips (hamstring) * DE DaMarcus Mitchell (ankle) * WR DeVante Parker (knee) * RB Damien Harris (ankle) **New York Jets** * S C.J. Mosley (hamstring) * CB Brandin Echols (quad) * DL Bryce Huff (back) * DL Tanzel Smart (ankle) * TE Kenny Yeboah (illness)
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