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New England lists 11 players as limited participants in their first practice session of Week 6.
A district championship and an automatic playoff berth is on the line as the Bulldogs host the Panthers.
Though quarterback Mac Jones is officially doubtful for Sunday’s matchup, rookie Bailey Zappe will take the starting snaps under center for the Pats against the Detroit Lions.
The New England Patriots list of non-participants also included a starting defensive lineman along with a prominent tight end.
DETROIT (1-3) at NEW ENGLAND (1-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, FOX OPENING LINE: Patriots by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Lions 3-1-0; Patriots 1-2-1. SERIES RECORD: Patriots lead 7-5. LAST MEETING: Lions beat Patriots 26-10 on Sept. 23, 2018, in Detroit LAST WEEK: Lions lost to Seahawks 48-45; Patriots lost to Green Bay 27-24 in OT. LIONS OFFENSE: OVERALL (1), RUSH (6), PASS (5), SCORING (1).