Patriots Gear Up for Chargers Clash with Most Players Ready

The Patriots are set to face the Chargers with almost everyone on the team ready to play. Kayshon Boutte, who has been dealing with a hamstring issue, and Harold Landry, nursing a knee injury, are both good to go. Robert Spillane, who hasn't played since before the bye week due to an ankle problem, is also back in the lineup. Only Khyiris Tonga, a key player on defense, won't be playing because of a foot injury. Mack Hollins, another wide receiver, is still on the injured reserve list. For the game, the Patriots have a few players sitting out. Tommy DeVito is the emergency third quarterback, meaning he can only play if both starting quarterbacks get hurt. Jeremiah Webb, who was brought in from the practice squad in case Boutte couldn't play, is also inactive. If he had been active, it would have been his first NFL game. The wide receiver corps will include Boutte, Stefon Diggs, DeMario Douglas, Kyle Williams, and Efton Chism.CJ Dippre, a rookie tight end, is a healthy scratch, which means he's not playing even though he's not injured. The Patriots have Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper, and fullback Jack Westover at tight end. The starting offensive line is expected to be Will Campbell at left tackle, Jared Wilson at left guard, Garrett Bradbury at center, Mike Onwenu at right guard, and Morgan Moses at right tackle. The backups include Thayer Munford Jr. , Vederian Lowe, and Ben Brown. Tonga was ruled out on Friday, but he was seen running at practice, so there's a chance he could play if the Patriots advance. Bradyn Swinson is inactive again now that Landry is back. The Chargers also have some players sitting out, including cornerback Isas Waxter, safety Kendall Williamson, outside linebackers Bud Dupree and Kyle Kennard, offensive tackle Austin Deculus, wide receiver Dalevon Campbell, and tight end Tyler Conklin. However, rookie running back Omarion Hampton is active despite an ankle injury that kept him out of practice earlier in the week.