Patriots injury analysis after Bears loss in Week 7
Pats Pulpit • • sports
Key Points:
- The New England Patriots fell to 4-3 and out of the AFC playoff picture after a loss to the Chicago Bears, but the team received positive news regarding injuries.
- Safety Kevin Byard III left briefly with a left shoulder injury but returned after missing only four snaps, playing 94% of the game.
- Defensive tackle Christian Barmore suffered a right hand injury late in the game but did not miss practice on Monday, with coach Mike Vrabel confirming he is expected to be fine.
- The Patriots, plagued by injuries throughout the season, appear to be trending toward better health ahead of their Week 8 game against the Miami Dolphins.
- Guard Ben Brown also returned to practice, and the first injury report of the week will be released Wednesday ahead of Sunday’s 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff at Hard Rock Stadium.
