FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Quick-hit thoughts and notes around the New England Patriots and NFL:
1. Underdog Patriots: The oddsmakers aren't giving the Patriots much of a chance to beat the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday (4:25 p.m. ET, CBS).
With 14-year veteran Brian Hoyer set to start at quarterback in place of the injured Mac Jones, ESPN's Football Power Index projects the Packers with an 89.4% chance to beat New England, which is currently the most lopsided matchup in an NFL game this season.