Patriots Daily Digg — Saturday, January 24, 2026

Injury & Game Status Updates

Patriots:

• Harold Landry III has officially been ruled out for Sunday’s AFC Championship due to his lingering knee injury; he led the team in sacks this season. 

• Questionable statuses include Mack Hollins (abdomen), Marte Mapu (hip), Joshua Farmer (hamstring) and Terrell Jennings (concussion protocol). 

• Carlton Davis III, previously in concussion protocol, has been cleared and is expected to play. 

Broncos:

• Denver will not have J.K. Dobbins on Sunday — the RB was ruled out despite practicing this week. 

• Backup Jarrett Stidham will start at QB with Bo Nix inactive due to a season‑ending fractured ankle. 

• WR Pat Bryant appears set to play after practicing fully this week, though no official game status was assigned. 

Roster Moves & Team Business

• Patriots released veteran DE Darrell Taylor from the practice squad as they continue shuffling depth ahead of the AFC title tilt. 

Coverage & Analysis

• Defensive line depth spotlight: Patriots contributors Cory Durden and Leonard Taylor III get praise for emerging roles up front, offering rotation impact as New England braces for Denver’s offense. 

• Pre‑game atmosphere heating up: A bit of trash talk between teams has surfaced as the AFC Championship looms, with Broncos coach Sean Payton and Patriots WR Kayshon Boutte exchanging quips ahead of Sunday.