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Patriots face tough call on returning injured star that could define their postseason

The New England Patriots achieved the goal of Head Coach Mike Vrabel by dethroning the Buffalo Bills from the top of the AFC East. Some felt a challenge to the Bills was on the way, as Vrabel engineered a masterful offseason, one for the ages.

One key acquisition was his drafting left tackle Will Campbell with his first Patriots draft pick. Yet Campbell has been on IR of late, and a key call by Vrabel will be whether he practices this week now that he's eligible and maybe plays against Miami.

Campbell had played well in his rookie season until he sprained his MCL in the game against the Bengals in Week 14.