"FOXBOROUGH, Mass. - New England Patriots linebacker Robert Spillane, who leads the team 97 tackles, has been ruled out for Sunday night's road game against the Baltimore Ravens due to a left ankle injury, coach Mike Vrabel said. Spillane had been active for the Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills, but didn't play in the game, with Vrabel saying he was available only in an emergency."
"In his absence, the Patriots' recent slippage against the run continued, which has been a point of emphasis for them in preparation for the Ravens, who rank third in the NFL in averaging 146.2 rushing yards per game. Running back Derrick Henry leads the Ravens with 1,125 yards on 233 carries (4.8 avg.) and 10 touchdowns, followed by quarterback Lamar Jackson with 333 rushing yards on 61 carries (5.5 avg.)."
Linebacker Robert Spillane, who leads New England with 97 tackles, was ruled out for Sunday night's game at Baltimore with a left ankle injury. Spillane was active in Week 15 but did not play, available only in an emergency. Jack Gibbens will start as the defensive signal-caller alongside Christian Elliss (61 tackles). The Patriots have struggled against the run while preparing for a Ravens team averaging 146.2 rushing yards per game, led by Derrick Henry (1,125 yards, 10 touchdowns) and Lamar Jackson (333 rushing yards). New England can clinch a playoff spot with a win or a Houston loss; Baltimore remains in contention for the AFC North.
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