The New England Patriots will have tight end Jonnu Smith back on the field after he missed a week. He’ll rejoin the offense for Week 11 against the Falcons in Atlanta on Thursday night.
The biggest injury news for Atlanta was that their all-around offensive weapon Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) will not play.
The Patriots will also have running back Damien Harris and returner and receiver Gunner Olszewski. They cleared concussion protocol this week after missing Week 10. Rookie cornerback Shaun Wade will also be active for the first time in his career. The Patriots traded for him earlier this season, and he has missed time with a concussion. They could put him to work.
The Patriots’ inactives are guard Yasir Durant, running back J.J. Taylor, tight end Devin Asiasi, quarterback Jarrett Stidham and defensive end Ronnie Perkins.
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The Patriots and the Falcons kick off at 8:20 p.m. on Thursday.
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