The Phinsider
The Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots have released their inactive players lists for their Week 5, Sunday afternoon game.
The Miami Dolphins and New England Patriots are headed toward a Week 5 AFC East rivalry matchup. The game features the two lowest-scoring teams in the NFL through the first month of the season, not something that was expected to be said about any game featuring the Dolphins this season. Will Miami breakout of their offensive struggles against their division rivals?
Both teams have released their inactive players lists for the game.
For the Dolphins, safety Jordan Poyer, who had been ruled out of the game due to a shin injury, headlined the inactive list. Also unavailable for the game are quarterback Skylar Thompson, running back Jeff Wilson, Jr., cornerback Ethan Bonner, linebacker Channing Tindall, linebacker Mohamed Kamara, and offensive lineman Andrew Meyer.
Wide receiver Odell Beckham, Jr., who started the season on the physically unable to perform list and was activated this week, appears set to make his Dolphins debut today.
Running back Raheem Mostert, who has missed the last two weeks with a chest injury, will return to the lineup, giving Miami back their dynamic one-two of Mostert and De’Von Achane.
The Dolphins should also have left tackle Terron Armstead back in the starting lineup after he missed last week with a concussion. Also returning from a concussion is cornerback Kendall Fuller.
The Patriots’ inactive list includes wide receiver K.J. Osborn, safety Jabrill Peppers, wide receiver Javon Baker, quarterback Joe Milton III, safety Kyle Dugger, defensive end Kromah Jamree, and tight end Jaheim Bell. Osborn and Peppers are both dealing with shoulder injuries, while Duggar has an ankle issue. With both Peppers and Duggar out of the game, the Patriots will be without both of their starting safeties.
The Patriots will see wide receiver Kendrick Bourne make his season debut after starting the year on injured reserve.
Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. Eastern from the Patriots’ Gillette Stadium.
