The New England Patriots already knew they wouldn't have to deal with All-Pro running back Derrick Henry when they play the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
Turns out, the Patriots won't have to contend with Tennessee's top receiving threat, either.
Third-year pro A.J. Brown, who's topped 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons, was one of six players the Titans ruled out in advance of the matchup between two AFC division leaders.
New England, by contrast, hasn't ruled out anyone from the game, although 10 players have been listed as questionable.