No surprises as far as inactive players: Ben Watson, Vince Wilfork and Ryan O'Callaghan. But there are a couple surprises for active players: Rodney Harrison, Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk.
The Boston Globe's Mike Reiss reports from Jacksonville that Harrison was taking warmups with the starting defense. I wonder if the coaches are willing to risk these three unless the game is on the line late in the going, or if they'll try to rest them a bit to make sure they're ready for the playoffs.
I will be unable to comment during the game, so let's hear some chatter elsewhere out there.
Merry Christmas and Go PATRIOTS !!