FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) --
Randy Moss and
Wes Welker have formed a potent 1-2 punch for the
New England Patriots the past two seasons. But injuries to both could leave the Pats punchless Sunday against the
Atlanta Falcons.
Welker and Moss were listed as questionable after they missed practice Friday.
Welker had limited participation in Thursday's practice and was present for the start of practice Friday for stretching and kickoff return drills. He didn't take part in team drills. Welker missed last Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Jets with a right knee injury and is expected to be a game-time decision.
Welker had 12 catches for 93 yards in the season-opening win over the
Buffalo Bills.
Moss also was present for the start of practice Friday, but didn't participate in team drills due to a back injury. He was added to the Patriots' injury report Friday.
Rookie
Julian Edelman, a former quarterback at Kent State, filled in for Welker and caught eight balls for 98 yards against the Jets, but he is also listed as questionable with an ankle injury.
Also questionable for Sunday's game are tight end
Chris Baker, cornerback
Darius Butler, center
Dan Connolly, safety
Brandon Meriweather, defensive lineman
Myron Pryor, wide receiver
Matthew Slater, defensive back
Shawn Springs and cornerback
Terrence Wheatley. All saw limited participation in practice Friday.
Quarterback
Tom Brady is probable with a right shoulder injury and had full participation in practice Friday.
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