LIVE: Welcome to New Era Field

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Welcome to New Era Field where the Patriots will take on the Buffalo Bills in their Week 8 matchup.

The Patriots won’t be at full strength for this divisional matchup. On Sunday, the team ruled out running back Sony Michel (knee), right tackle Marcus Cannon (concussion) and defensive lineman Geneo Grissom (ankle). All three players have been dealing with injuries and didn’t make the trip to Buffalo. The Patriots also ruled out Eric Rowe [...]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Welcome to New Era Field where the Patriots will take on the Buffalo Bills in their Week 8 matchup.

The Patriots won’t be at full strength for this divisional matchup. On Sunday, the team ruled out running back Sony Michel (knee), right tackle Marcus Cannon (concussion) and defensive lineman Geneo Grissom (ankle). All three players have been dealing with injuries and didn’t make the trip to Buffalo. The Patriots also ruled out Eric Rowe (ankle), Brian Schwenke (foot) and Jacob Hollister (hamstring) on Friday.

With Michel out, the Patriots will rely on two running backs – James White and Kenjon Barner. This marks the second time this season that the Pats have played with just two running backs. There was speculation that the Patriots would call up Kenneth Farrow from the practice squad, but the team didn’t make a roster by Monday’s 4 p.m. deadline.

With Cannon out, the Pats will once again rely on LaAdrian Waddle at right tackle. Waddle has done a good job stepping in this season and last when Cannon has been out.

This has been a tough season for Hollister, who looked great this offseason. The backup tight end has played in just three games, catching three passes for 35 yards. Hollister dealt with a chest injury earlier in the season, along with a different hamstring injury.