FRIDAY REPORT
After injuring his ankle in the second quarter of Sunday's, the Cardinals will be without Blake Gillikin this weekend. The punter has been having a Pro Bowl caliber season. They'll elevate Michael Palardy, who they signed to the practice squad earlier this week.
Running back Emari Demercado (back) will also be inactive this weekend. There's a chance the Cardinals will see a bit more action from rookie Trey Benson. Rookie cornerback Elijah Jones will be out once again as he continues to ramp up his recovery from the ankle injury sustained during the preseason.
Defensive lineman Roy Lopez (ankle) and Naquan Jones (shoulder) are questionable to play this weekend. Both have practiced in a limited role throughout the week.
Tight end Trey McBride, who was limited with a knee injury he suffered during practice, will play this weekend.
The Patriots will be without a few players including wide receiver Javon Baker, who remains in concussion protocol, defensive lineman Jaquelin Roy (foot), and rookie offensive tackle Caedan Wallace (ankle), whose practice window was recently opened.
THURSDAY REPORT
Emari Demercado missed his second consecutive practice on Thursday as he deals with a back injury. The running back is an integral part of the Cardinals third-down packages. Punter Blake Gillikin (right foot) also did not practice.
Right tackle Kelvin Beachum returned to practice after his veteran's day off on Wednesday.
Tight end Trey McBride remained limited for the second practice in a row. Defensive lineman Naquan Jones (shoulder), Darius Robinson (calf), Roy Lopez (ankle), and cornerback Elijah Jones (ankle) shared the same practice designation.
Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones was upgraded to limited with an illness. Wide receiver Javon Baker was a DNP with a concussion.
WEDNESDAY REPORT
Cardinals kicker Matt Prater has been on Injured Reserve for nearly two months with a left knee injury, but coach Jonathan Gannon said he hopes to see the 18-year veteran make his return this season. With four games left on the schedule, the opportunity to bring back players is shrinking.
"He's getting better day-by-day," Gannon said. "One day at a time, and we'll go from there."
Punter Blake Gillikin (right foot) did not practice on Wednesday. Running back Emari Demercado (back) and right tackle Kelvin Beachum (rest) joined him as non-participants.
Cornerback Elijah Jones (ankle) continues to work towards being activated to the 53-man roster. The third-rounder had his practice window opened last week. He was limited, as was defensive lineman Darius Robinson (calf), defensive lineman Naquan Jones (shoulder), defensive lineman Roy Lopez (ankle), and tight end Trey McBride (knee)
For the Patriots, wideout Javon Baker (concussion) and cornerback Marcus Jones (illness) didn't practice. Cornerback Christian Gonzalez (shoulder) was among those limited.
Arizona Cardinals Injury Report Week 15
Game status:
RB Emari Demercado (Back) - OUT
P Blake Gillikin (Ankle) - OUT
CB Elijah Jones (Ankle) - OUT
DL Roy Lopez (Ankle) - QUESTIONABLE
DL Naquan Jones (Shoulder) - QUESTIONABLE
Friday, December 13
OL Kelvin Beachum (NIR-Rest) - Full
P Blake Gillikin (Right Foot) - DNP
RB Emari Demercado (Back) - DNP
DL Darius Robinson (Calf) - Limited
CB Elijah Jones (Ankle) - Limited
DL Naquan Jones (Shoulder) - Limited
DL Roy Lopez (Ankle) - Limited
TE Trey McBride (Knee) - Full
QB Kyler Murray (Illness) - Full
Thursday, December 12
OL Kelvin Beachum (NIR-Rest) - Full
P Blake Gillikin (Right Foot) - DNP
RB Emari Demercado (Back) - DNP
DL Darius Robinson (Calf) - Limited
CB Elijah Jones (Ankle) - Limited
DL Naquan Jones (Shoulder) - Limited
DL Roy Lopez (Ankle) - Limited
TE Trey McBride (Knee) - Limited
Wednesday, December 11
OL Kelvin Beachum (NIR-Rest) - DNP
P Blake Gillikin (Right Foot) - DNP
RB Emari Demercado (Back) - DNP
DL Darius Robinson (Calf) - Limited
CB Elijah Jones (Ankle) - Limited
DL Naquan Jones (Shoulder) - Limited
DL Roy Lopez (Ankle) - Limited
TE Trey McBride (Knee) - Limited
New England Patriots Injury Report Week 15
Game status:
WR Javon Baker (Concussion) - OUT (2nd string)
DT Jaquelin Roy (Foot) - OUT (2nd string)
T Caedan Wallace (Ankle) - OUT
DT Christian Barmore (NIR - Other) - QUESTIONABLE (3rd string)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle) - QUESTIONABLE (1st string)
CB Christian Gonzalez (Shoulder) - QUESTIONABLE (1st string)
T Vederian Lowe (Shoulder) - QUESTIONABLE (1st string)
OL Cole Strange (Knee) - QUESTIONABLE
Friday, December 13
WR Javon Baker (Concussion) - DNP (2nd string)
S Jaylinn Hawkins (Illness) - Full (2nd string)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle) - Limited (1st string)
CB Christian Gonzalez (Shoulder) - Limited (1st string)
LB Anfernee Jennings (Knee) - Full (1st string)
T Vederian Lowe (Shoulder) - Limited (1st string)
DT Jaquelin Roy (Foot) - DNP (2nd string)
OL Cole Strange (Knee) - Limited
T Caedan Wallace (Ankle) - Limited
DT Christian Barmore (NIR - Other) - Limited (3rd string)
Thursday, December 12
WR Javon Baker (Concussion) - DNP (2nd string)
S Jaylinn Hawkins (Illness) - DNP (2nd string)
CB Marcus Jones (Illness) - Limited (1st string)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle) - Limited (1st string)
CB Christian Gonzalez (Shoulder) - Limited (1st string)
LB Anfernee Jennings (Knee) - Limited (1st string)
T Vederian Lowe (Shoulder) - Limited (1st string)
S Jabrill Peppers (Knee) - Limited (3rd string)
DT Jaquelin Roy (Foot) - DNP (2nd string)
OL Cole Strange (Knee) - Limited
LB Sione Takitaki (Knee) - Limited (2nd string)
T Caedan Wallace (Ankle) - Limited
DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (Foot) - Limited (2nd string)
DT Christian Barmore (NIR - Other) - Limited (3rd string)
Wednesday, December 11
WR Javon Baker (Concussion) - DNP (2nd string)
CB Marcus Jones (Illness) - DNP (1st string)
S Kyle Dugger (Ankle) - Limited (1st string)
CB Christian Gonzalez (Shoulder) - Limited (1st string)
LB Anfernee Jennings (Knee) - Limited (1st string)
T Vederian Lowe (Shoulder) - Limited (1st string)
S Jabrill Peppers (Knee) - Limited (3rd string)
DT Jaquelin Roy (Foot) - Limited (2nd string)
OL Cole Strange (Knee) - Limited
LB Sione Takitaki (Knee) - Limited (2nd string)
T Caedan Wallace (Ankle) - Limited
DE Deatrich Wise Jr. (Foot) - Limited (2nd string)
DT Christian Barmore (NIR - Other) - Full (3rd string)
