"On Saturday afternoon, news broke that starting pass rusher K'Lavon Chaisson would not be on the field on Sunday night, as he is still dealing with a knee injury that kept him away from practice in the days leading up to the game. That inevitably puts a lot of pressure on the rest of the defensive line, with an emphasis on the other pass rushers that will need to ensure Chaisson's absence is not too apparent, especially when going against a quarterback like Josh Allen and a running back like James Cook."
"Despite his slow start in his first season with the Patriots, Chaisson has become a big part of the Patriots' new defense under Mike Vrabel. He has taken on an immediate starting role and is proving exactly why the team signed him, in hopes of earning another contract next offseason. Because he will miss Sunday's game, others on the roster will have to fill in for him, with the likeliest players being Anfernee Jennings and Keion White. Both have been the subject of trade rumors over the past few months, and for the most part, they haven't helped e"
K'Lavon Chaisson is ruled out for Sunday Night Football against the Bills due to a knee injury that kept him out of practice. Chaisson accounted for 68.3% of defensive snaps, nine tackles, 2.5 sacks and five QB hits, and operated in multiple packages. His absence increases pressure on the Patriots' defensive line and pass rushers, who must contend with Josh Allen and James Cook. Keion White, Anfernee Jennings and Elijah Ponder are the likeliest replacements on the depth chart. White and Jennings have faced trade speculation and have produced inconsistent play through the season's first month. Chaisson's role had been tied to defensive expectations and his future contract prospects.
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