Marcus Jones Injury History & Analysis

Patriots S Kyle Dugger (ankle) is active for today's game against the Texans after missing last week. We'll see about the playing time at the other safety spot, which will miss the suspended Jabrill Peppers. Jaylinn Hawkins and Marte Mapu each played full time in Week 5. Edge Anfernee Jennings (shoulder) and CB Marcus Jones (groin) are also active vs. Houston.

Patriots S Kyle Dugger (ankle) is inactive for today's game against the Dolphins. That leaves the New England defense without both starting safeties, as Jabrill Peppers had already been ruled out. Jaylinn Hawkins should start in one spot. We'll see exactly how playing time sorts at the other. The Patriots will, at least, have CB Jonathan Jones, CB Marcus Jones, and Edge Anfernee Jennings. All entered the day questionable. None is likely to be a big IDP factor.

The Patriots will be without S Jabrill Peppers for Sunday's game against the Dolphins. After initially listing him as questionable with a shoulder injury, New England downgraded him to out Saturday. Three other key DBs and an edge starter might also be out.