Will they play? Latest on Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez ahead of Patriots-Bills showdown
All eyes are on New England's top stars ahead of this weekend's pivotal AFC clash.
The New England Patriots are set to face off against the undefeated Buffalo Bills in an upcoming AFC East showdown, with their starting quarterback Drake Maye facing an injury-related challenge. Maye, who suffered a shoulder injury during the team's previous game against the Jaguars, was fully engaged in Thursday's practice despite the issue.
Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels assured that Maye's throwing shoulder was not affected during practice, indicating that the second-year quarterback is likely to start against the Bills on Sunday. However, the Patriots' secondary faces an uncertainty with standout cornerback Christian Gonzalez missing two days of practice due to a shoulder injury.
His status for Sunday remains uncertain as the team is expected to release an updated injury report later on Friday. With the Bills boasting an undefeated record and the nation's top scoring offense, the availability of Gonzalez and Maye will be crucial factors as the Patriots prepare for what could be a challenging game on the road.
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