Patriots vs. Cowboys: Inactives

by Greg Knopping on Oct 16, 2011 3:41 PM EDT in Patriots Game Reports

The Patriots have announced their inactives for their 4:15 game against the Dallas Cowboys:

Ryan Mallet, QB

Jerod Mayo, LB

Julian Edelman, WR

Ras-I Dowling, CB

Sergio Brown, S

Josh Barrett, S

Sebastian Vollmer, T

This list isn't too surprising, although many had expected tackle Sebastian Vollmer to return. Jerod Mayo and Josh Barrett were expected to miss the game. Dowling, Brown, and Edelman were toss ups. The bigger news with this set of inactives is really who is playing.

Tackle Sebastian Vollmer is inactive for the fifth time this year. He's missed all but one game this year with a back injury. The Patriots did however receive a boost with the return of running back Danny Woodhead, who missed last week's game against the Raiders with a sprained ankle.

Other players who were questionable but are still playing include Aaron Hernandez, Leigh Bodden and BenJarvus Green-Ellis. Green-Ellis was suffering from a toe injury, but it doesn't appear that the injury will slow him down too much. Hernandez returned from a knee injury last week, but was still listed as questionable on the injury report.

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Looks like Arrington and McCourty are starting...

…and Arrington will move to the slot in 3 WR sets. Sterling Moore is practicing with 2nd team safeties according to Greg Bedard.

It would be cool to see Arrington see some time at safety, but it’s not the game.

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by Richard Hill on Oct 16, 2011 3:43 PM EDT reply actions

Wouldn't mind seeing Arrington at safety.... if the guy can play DE

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by Greg Knopping on Oct 16, 2011 3:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Sterling Moore was impressive in the Raider's camps and preseason.

Many raider fans were surprised to see him go. He should be able to make his way into the starting lineup soon.

I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP

by Jack'sAxe on Oct 16, 2011 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions