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Patriots rule out Josh Gordon, top 2 TEs as Ben Watson's return looms

Tom Brady’s core of pass-catchers is going to look moderately different against the New York Jets than last week’s group.

The New England Patriots have ruled out wide receiver Josh Gordon (knee/ankle) as well as tight ends Matt LaCosse (knee) and Ryan Izzo (concussion) for Sunday’s game. Gordon’s absence comes after he appeared to twist his knee on Thursday against the New York Giants.

Also questionable are receiver Julian Edelman (chest), Phillip Dorsett (hamstring), Gunner Olszewski (hamstring), running back Rex Burkhead (foot), and safety Patrick Chung (heel, chest). One or more of those players could be downgraded.