Cornerback Marcus Jones has been ruled out for a second straight week with a hip injury, while 10 other players are listed as questionable. The Patriots will miss Jones both in the defensive backfield and in the return game.

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman finally made his return in Week 16, only to suffer an injury and put his status for Week 17 against the New England Patriots in doubt.

Four New Orleans Saints starters did not see the practice field on Thursday, with players having been given the day off Wednesday so they could spend Christmas with their families. But multiple key starters aren't trending in the right direction before Week 17's