| NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (5-4) | ||||
| PLAYER | POSITION | STATUS | INJURY | PRACTICE |
| Kevin Faulk | RB | Doubtful | Foot | Missed Portion |
| Matt Light | T | Doubtful | Ankle | Missed Portion |
| Tom Ashworth | T | Questionable | Knee | Missed Portion |
| Monty Beisel | LB | Questionable | Back | Missed Portion |
| Troy Brown | WR | Questionable | Foot | Missed Portion |
| Corey Dillon | RB | Questionable | Calf | Missed Portion |
| Tim Dwight | WR | Questionable | Rib | Missed Portion |
| David Givens | WR | Questionable | Knee | Missed Portion |
| Daniel Graham | TE | Questionable | Shoulder | Missed Portion |
| Jarvis Green | DE | Questionable | Shoulder | Missed Portion |
| Patrick Pass | FB | Questionable | Hamstring | Missed Portion |
| James Sanders | S | Questionable | Ankle | Missed Portion |
| Bethel Johnson | WR | Questionable | Pelvis | Missed Portion |
| Tom Brady | QB | Probable | Right Shoulder | |
| NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (2-7) | ||||
| Ernie Conwell | TE | Questionable | Knee | Missed Portion |
| Courtney Watson | LB | Questionable | Knee | Missed Portion |
| Dwight Smith | S | Questionable | Leg | Missed Portion |
| Donte' Stallworth | WR | Questionable | Shoulder | Missed Portion |
| Kevin Houser | LS | Questionable | Eye | Missed Portion |
| T.J. Slaughter | LB | Questionable | Groin | Missed Portion |
The injury report consists of four categories that describe the condition of the player:
OUT: Definitely will not play.
DOUBTFUL: At least 75 percent chance will not play.
QUESTIONABLE: A 50-50 chance will not play.
PROBABLE: Virtual certainty that player will be available for normal duty.
