The New England Patriots are gearing up for a big Week 5 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. After winning their most recent game against the Buffalo Bills by a 29-26 final score, the Patriots will be looking to get back in the win column against the Raiders. However, they have now gotten some bad injury news ahead of their game against Las Vegas.
According to ESPN's Ian Rapoport, Christian Gonzalez, Carlton Davis III, Mack Hollins, and Reggie Gilliam have all been ruled out for the Patriots against the Raiders. The Patriots having this many key players sidelined against the Raiders is undoubtedly bad news. However, the Patriots will now need to adjust while being this shorthanded.
Losing Gonzalez for another game is tough news for the Patriots, as he is an incredibly important part of their roster. The 24-year-old cornerback has eight combined tackles in three games so far this season. This is after he was a Pro Bowler this past season for New England.
Davis being sidelined is also bad news for the Patriots, as he is another key cornerback on their roster. The 29-year-old has posted 16 combined tackles in three games this season for New England. With Hollins sidelined, the Patriots will be without one of their solid wide receivers.
The nine-year NFL veteran is having a solid start to the season, as he has posted 15 receptions and 209 receiving yards in four games. As for Gilliam, he is another player whom the Patriots' offense will miss while he is out. In four games this campaign, he has posted one reception and four receiving yards.
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