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Patriots Injury Report Points to Early Setbacks vs. Ravens

New England Patriots injuries pile up early in the week, raising concerns as they head into a pivotal matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.
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New England Patriots offensive tackle Morgan Moses (76) walks for the locker room with an injury in the second quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
New England Patriots offensive tackle Morgan Moses (76) walks for the locker room with an injury in the second quarter of the NFL Week 12 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the New England Patriots at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens are limping into Week 16 like it’s mid-December in the AFC — banged up, bruised and far from full strength. Both teams had key starters stuck on the sideline during mid-week practices, and it’s already flashing warning lights ahead of kickoff.

For New England, the hits just keep coming. A Patriots defense that got pushed around by the Bills last weekend took another gut punch midweek, with multiple starters failing to suit up behind Gillette Stadium.

By the time practice wrapped, five Patriots starters were still in street clothes, each dealing with different issues. That’s not exactly the look you want when Lamar Jackson is on deck, especially when Drake Maye is vying for the coveted MVP trophy.

Short-Handed Patriots Defense Faces Steep Test against Ravens

According to New England’s first injury report of the week, the Patriots were missing a lot of firepower on Wednesday. Linebackers Robert Spillane (foot) and Christian Elliss (illness) were out, along with cornerbacks Carlton Davis III and Marcus Jones (both hips) and edge rusher Harold Landry III (knee).

That’s a rough look for a Patriots defense already short-handed without star D-lineman Milton Williams — especially with a primetime trip to Baltimore looming. The Ravens are no soft landing spot, and M&T Bank Stadium is about as hostile as it gets.

Spillane’s absence already loomed large last week. New England felt it against Buffalo, as the run-stuffing linebacker didn’t play a single snap. The Patriots’ leading tackler with 97 stops on the season was also spotted in a walking boot on his left foot — never what you want to see this late in the year.

And yeah, the timing couldn’t be worse. This isn’t just another game. A Patriots win this week would punch their ticket to the postseason and keep them firmly in the race for the AFC’s No. 1 seed. But to pull that off, they’ll need bodies back — fast.

New England isn’t the only team sweating the injury report, though. Baltimore had its own red flags pop up in Owings Mills. Lamar Jackson (illness), Roquan Smith (knee), Ronnie Stanley (knee/ankle), Kyle Van Noy (quad), Chidobe Awuzie (foot), and Teddye Buchanan (knee) all missed practice.

Ravens head coach John Harbaugh tried to downplay Lamar’s absence. “Lamar has an illness, he was kept home with a flu deal,” Harbaugh said. “It’s kind of a rest thing.” Will it turn into a major concern ahead of the Patriots' clash?

We’ll see how that plays out.

The Patriots and Ravens will square off under the lights Sunday night at M&T Bank Stadium. The last time these two met on Sunday Night Football, New England came out on top with a 23–17 win back on Nov. 15, 2020, at Gillette Stadium.

This time? The stakes — and the injury list — are much higher.

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Jhelum Mehta
JHELUM MEHTA

Jhelum Mehta is a writer at On SI. She started her journalism career in 2023, and she has previously worked with EssentiallySports, FandomWire, and PFSN, gaining valuable experience across multiple sports beats. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Psychology, Jhelum brings a thoughtful, people-centric approach to her storytelling. A big admirer of Patrick Mahomes, she draws inspiration from his commanding persona and his unwavering belief that he’s built to conquer every challenge. This mindset often shapes Jhelum's own style and perspective as a writer. When she’s off the desk, you’ll most likely find her lost in a mystery novel, enjoying stories that keep her guessing from start to finish.

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