Patriots won't have starting CBs Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis
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Key Points:
- The New England Patriots will be without starting cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III for Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders due to injuries, along with backup cornerbacks Karon Prunty and Channing Canada, fullback Reggie Gilliam, and receiver Mack Hollins.
- Gonzalez is sidelined with a shoulder injury sustained in Week 3, while Davis misses his second game this season due to a neck injury; both have not practiced recently.
- The Patriots may need to adjust their defense against Raiders tight end Brock Bowers, who plays a receiver-type role, with slot corner Marcus Jones expected to see more time on the outside.
- Third-year player Charles Woods and veteran Kindle Vildor, recently elevated from the practice squad, are likely to see increased roles in the secondary; Vildor has been praised by defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr as a reliable professional.
- Starting running back Rhamondre Stevenson has been limited in practice but is expected to play Sunday, expressing readiness despite a minor injury scare in last week's game.
