For the first time since week 6 - a practice session held on October 14 - the New England Patriots had perfect attendance at practice. Injuries have slowed the team down in recent weeks but it is slowly getting back to health. Considering that the playoffs will start next month, this is good news out of Foxboro.
Via patriots.com, here is the team's final injury report heading up to its game against the Houston Texans:
WR Julian Edelman (Foot): OUT
WR Danny Amendola (Knee): QUESTIONABLE
TE Scott Chandler (Knee): QUESTIONABLE
SS Patrick Chung (Foot): QUESTIONABLE
CB Justin Coleman (Hand): QUESTIONABLE
TE Rob Gronkowski (Knee): QUESTIONABLE
LB Dont'a Hightower (Knee): QUESTIONABLE
OG Josh Kline (Shoulder): QUESTIONABLE
WR Matthew Slater (Stinger): QUESTIONABLE
OT Marcus Cannon (Toe): PROBABLE
DE Chandler Jones (Abdomen): PROBABLE
FS Devin McCourty (Foot): PROBABLE
TE Michael Williams (Knee): PROBABLE
As has been reported earlier today, Julian Edelman returned to practice - although he will miss Sunday's game in Houston. He is the Patriots' best wide receiver and Tom Brady's favorite target and while he likely will not be declared active for at least the next couple of weeks either, it is still encouraging to see him back on the field.
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Also via patriots.com, here is the Texans' latest participation report:
DE J.J. Watt (Groin/Hand): PROBABLE
OT Derek Newton (Elbow/Knee): PROBABLE
WR Cecil Shorts III (Hamstring): PROBABLE
RB Alfred Blue (Back): PROBABLE
OG Brandon Brooks (Illness): PROBABLE
OT Duane Brown (Knee): PROBABLE
LB Max Bullough (Shoulder): PROBABLE
LB Jadeveon Clowney (Hamstring): PROBABLE
DT Christian Covington (Knee): PROBABLE
CB Kareem Jackson (Ankle): PROBABLE
CB Charles James (Calf): PROBABLE
OC Ben Jones (Hip): PROBABLE
CB Johnathan Joseph (Knee): PROBABLE
LB Whitney Mercilus (Back): PROBABLE
RB Chris Polk (Knee): PROBABLE
While the Texans' injury report is fairly crowded, it seems as if they will be at full strength come Sunday.