Speaking to reporters on Wednesday afternoon, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said that three offensive linemen - right tackle Morgan Moses, center Garrett Bradbury, and backup tackle Vederian Lowe - along with linebacker Anfernee Jennings didn't practice on Wednesday due to illness. In total, New England had five players missing from practice on Wednesday, with defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga also sidelined with a foot injury.
PITTSBURGH -- The Baltimore Ravens ruled out starting wide receiver Rashod Bateman for Sunday night's AFC North title game against at the Steelers. Bateman had been listed as questionable after missing every practice with an illness. But Baltimore downgraded Bateman, the team's fifth-leading receiver, on Saturday after he did not make the trip to Pittsburgh. Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Friday that Bateman was dealing with a "pretty serious" bout with the flu, but he had thought Bateman would be cleared by game day.
The goalkeeper was excellent in August, September, and October, but November has brought some tough times for the veteran. Shaky performances vs. Union Berlin and SC Freiburg were followed up a bad 3-1 loss to Arsenal where it could be said that Neuer should have stopped the first goal and the last goal. The performances vs. SC Freiburg and Arsenal also came just days after Neuer was reported to be sick.
Heading into Monday's game against the Texas Rangers, the Kansas City Royals are rolling. They swept the Chicago White Sox in a three-game weekend series, and they have also won five of their last six games. With a little over a month left in the season, the AL Central crown looks to be out of the picture as they are nine games behind the Detroit Tigers.