The Walking Wounded: Week 12 – Patriots vs Cardinals

Last week’s game against the Texans saw even more injuries to key players. The Patriots have shown depth and ways to adjust, but at this point in the season, the injuries take an even heavier toll.

RB Rex Burkhead has not practiced all week after injuring his knee. Early reports believed it to be an ACL injury, but the fact that Burkhead has not been put on IR hopefully means a more positive outlook. Burkhead has been absolutely crucial, especially on third downs, and losing him for the season would be catastrophic.

Even though he played last week after missing three games with a knee injury, CB Stephon Gilmore is back on the injury report with a hand injury. He is questionable for this Sunday against the Cardinals but has not missed practice.

OT Isaiah Wynn (knee) will not play this week, and is reportedly headed for Injured Reserve. This is another blow to an already fragile offensive line. Korey Cunningham is listed as the backup left tackle but it remains to be seen whether he will get the start or if there will be even more shuffling of the offensive line.

–Travis Baltes is a Staff Writer for Full Press Coverage and covers the New England Patriots. Follow him on Twitter @TravisBaltes