The New England Patriots suffered another disappointing defeat in Week 9, losing 20-17 to the Washington Commanders at home. There are few positives to take away from the contest, but among them is the team’s injury situation: after suffering multiple ailments the last few games, the Patriots seemed to escape without any major issues in that regard.
Let’s assess the damage after re-watching the game to find out what it might mean for the Patriots moving forward.
Injury analysis
WR Tyquan Thornton: The second-year wideout was prominently featured early on in the game, but he did not see the field after an incomplete third down target with 11:28 left in the second quarter.