The New England Patriots list four players as questionable for Week 5 against the Bills: Milton Williams, Carlton Davis, K’Lavon Chaisson, and Jahlani Tavai. If Williams cannot go, Cory Durden would likely start inside, a move that could slightly curb the interior pressure drop. New England’s front has surged this season, now pressuring at a league-average clip (35.5%), with Christian Barmore, Williams, and a reworked scheme spearheading the effort. Tavai’s calf injury casts a shadow over the back‑seven’s depth and the activation window looms large, while Davis and Gonzalez anchor a renewed perimeter curb. Buffalo looms large, with Keon Coleman and Dalton Kincaid as key mismatch points for the Pats’ coverage.

The Week 5 status compounds a game that could hinge on the Pats’ ability to sustain pressure and disrupt Buffalo’s timing. If Williams plays, the Patriots’ front could tilt toward more disruptiveness and quicker QB harass. Davis’ return adds matchup flexibility against Bills receivers, while Chaisson’s availability directly affects edge rush tempo. With Tavai’s activation window uncertain, New England will need to balance upside with roster risk as they chase a pivotal division win.

Patriots add Cory Durden to the 53-man roster and promote Corey Ballentine and Mark Robinson, while Jeremiah Pharms Jr. is released. Durden has appeared in eight NFL games for 13 tackles; Ballentine owns 69 games with 67 tackles, one INT and two forced fumbles; Robinson has 34 tackles in 38 games with a sack; Pharms Jr. logged 28 games with 42 tackles and two sacks.

The club opens at Gillette against the Raiders, testing new interior and secondary depth. Durden could spell run-stuffing duties, Ballentine provides veteran CB depth and special-teams value, and Robinson adds linebacker versatility. Pharms Jr.’s departure tightens a crowded roster; early fantasy takeaways point to increased Patriots defensive depth and rotational roles rather than immediate starter production.

New England released Jeremiah Pharms Jr. and elevated Cory Durden from the practice squad, swapping one interior defender for another as Week 1 vs. Las Vegas approaches. They also bumped up Corey Ballentine and Mark Robinson, boosting depth at corner and linebacker. If Pharms clears waivers, he could land back on the practice squad, but Durden’s promotion signals the Patriots’ plan to rotate front-seven bodies and lean on versatile linemen early.

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll confirmed that quarterback Drew Lock is expected to play against the Indianapolis Colts despite a challenging performance last week. Lock's recent game included two interceptions returned for touchdowns, but Daboll emphasizes the importance of continuity for the offense.

Injury concerns loom for the Giants, with linebacker Micah McFadden and several others not participating in practice due to various injuries. Defensive back Raheem Layne, recently signed, will miss the rest of the season due to a torn meniscus.