NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Thursday that Talib is unlikely to play because of his hip injury. The hip injury is not believed to be serious, but at this point appears ready to keep him out this week. Source: NFL.com DaBears22's Take: This will hurt the Patriots a lot. Geno Smith has been playing good and the last thing the Pats need is to lose another defensive cog. This game could be a close one.
with wilfork and mayo gone, are they now minus their top 3 defensive players? at some point, that's going to start becoming an issue.
