Outside linebacker Harold Landry, cornerbacks Carlton Davis and Marcus Jones and inside linebacker Robert Spillane all missed a second consecutive practice Thursday. If any or all of them are absent Friday, it’s highly unlikely they will play this weekend.

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Linebacker Christian Elliss was a limited participant after missing the previous day with an injury. Two linebackers remained sidelined: Harold Landry III, who has appeared in all 14 games and leads the team with 10 tackles for loss, and Robert Spillane, the team leader in tackles who has intercepted Jackson twice in his career.

Patriots face Ravens in Week 16 as Carlton Davis leads a lengthy a New England injury report with playoff stakes rising on both sides.

Wilson sprained his knee in his return to the active roster in Week 10 and is set to miss "three-to-four weeks." He was placed on injured reserve and is eligible to return in Week 15. Head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters Monday that he did not have an update on Wilson's potential return from injured reserve.

Third-string running back Terrell Jennings is the only player out for New England. He did not practice this week due to a concussion. Veteran backup D’Ernest Johnson is poised to replace him on the 53-man roster, according to Mike Vrabel. Johnson has taken four carries this season for the Patriots and gained seven yards.

Benford appeared on Buffalo's injury report in the middle of last week after sustaining a toe injury in practice. On the Bills' final injury report, Benford was listed as "questionable" to play. A practice squad elevation could indicate Benford might be unable to play on Sunday at Gillette Stadium: