Patriots Lose Gonzalez and Davis for Raiders Matchup

New England Patriots ruled out cornerbacks Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis III before their Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Gillette Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 11, according to Sports Yahoo and NBC Sports. The absences affected a secondary preparing to face Las Vegas' highly efficient passing offense.

Sports Yahoo reported that Gonzalez, Davis, Karon Prunty and Channing Canada were among the Patriots inactives for the matchup. Wide receiver Mack Hollins and fullback Reggie Gilliam had been placed on injured reserve before the game, while A.J. Brown remained unavailable while recovering from an ankle injury.

According to NBC Sports, the Patriots declared Christian Gonzalez, quarterback Behren Morton, offensive lineman Dametrious Crownover, Carlton Davis III, Karon Prunty and Channing Canada inactive for Week 5 against the Raiders. The report noted New England entered the game with an injury-hit secondary.

The Raiders also announced seven inactive players for the game, according to Sports Yahoo. The list included wide receiver Jalen Nailor, quarterback Aidan O'Connell, safety Tristin McCollum, running back Roman Hemby, safety Dalton Johnson, guard Trey Zuhn III and defensive tackle JJ Pegues.

The matchup was scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 11, with the Patriots hosting the Raiders in Foxborough, Massachusetts, according to Sports Yahoo. New England entered the game after a Week 4 win over the Buffalo Bills, following a 29-26 result.

Sports Yahoo reported the Patriots' Week 5 schedule position after four games, with the team holding victories over the Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills and losses against the Seattle Seahawks and Jacksonville Jaguars.