Drake Maye cleared concussion protocol and will start behind center Sunday afternoon the New England Patriots face the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
But Maye, who suffered a concussion against the New York Jets last Sunday, will do so without two veteran receivers against a Tennessee secondary without its top cornerback.
K.J. Osborn and Tyquan Thornton, both of whom have been involved in trade speculation ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, were healthy scratches. It marked the third time scratch of the season for Thornton (four catches, 47 yards in six games) and second for Osborn (seven catches, 57 yards in six games).
New England’s receiver group for Week 9 included DeMario Douglas, Kayshon Boutte, Kendrick Bourne, Ja’Lynn Polk and Javon Baker.
Patriots starting safety Kyle Dugger was inactive for a second straight week due to an ankle injury.
Mason Rudolph will be the Titans’ starting quarterback with Will Levis inactive. Tennessee tipped its hand regarding its Week 9 starter with a roster move Saturday.
Titans top cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is inactive, as well.
Patriots cornerback Alex Austin (ankle), linebacker Christian Elliss (abdomen), guard Michael Jordan (ankle), tackle Vederian Lowe (ankle/shoulder), defensive tackle Jaquelin Roy (neck) and linebacker Sione Takitaki (knee) all are active after being listed as questionable.
Here is the inactive list for the Patriots:
WR K.J. Osborn
WR Tyquan Thornton
QB Joe Milton III
S Kyle Dugger
DT Eric Johnson
And the inactives for the Titans:
RB Tyjae Spears
QB Will Levis
CB Tre Avery
CB L’Jarius Sneed
LB Cedric Gray
OL Dillon Radunz
TE David Martin-Robinson
