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Aqib Talib unlikely to play Sunday against Miami

Aqib Talib won't be able to help New England stop Mike Wallace this week. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Aqib Talib won't be able to help New England stop Mike Wallace this week. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib is likely going to miss at least another week as he recovers from a strained hip flexor, according to ProFootballTalk's report.

Talib strained a hip flexor two weeks against against the Saints. He practiced on a limited basis on Friday before last week's game against the Jets, for which he was listed as doubtful and didn't play.

Talib has been practicing on a limited basis all week and is classified as questionable. While a more encouraging listing, ProFootballTalk's report indicates that Talib will likely sit out another week, He won't be able to help cover Miami's Mike Wallace.