The Patriots will be without Steve Gregory and Alfonzo Dennard on Monday night, but the Patriots should have their No. 1 defensive back againts the Panthers. Aqib Talib made the trip to Carolina and is expected to play, according to Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald. Source: NESN.com SteveRobWhatever's Take: Talib was playing some big-time football before he was hurt. We last saw him shutting down Jimmy Graham back in Week 6. The Patriots can sure use him tomorrow night against a hot Panthers team looking to keep their winning streak going.