The first injury report ahead of Sunday’s Week 1 matchup between the New England Patriots and Cincinnati Bengals is out, and the Patriots were missing one key offensive lineman at practice on Wednesday.
Per the report, offensive guard Sidy Sow did not participate in practice due to the ankle injury he sustained in the preseason finale against the Washington Commanders.
Sow potentially not being available for the opener is a big deal for the Patriots considering all of the struggles they’ve faced along the offensive front. They’re also still missing their other starting guard, Cole Strange.
Veteran Vederian Lowe, who is the team’s projected starter at left tackle, was also limited with an abdominal injury. Here’s the full injury list for the Patriots.
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The good news for New England is Hunter Henry being a full participant after missing multiple practices with a foot injury. He’s expected to serve as the Patriots’ top red zone target this season.
That’s an area they’ve struggled with in recent years, and it’s something they must improve at if they hope to win more than four games this time around.
