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     fields today to hold a walkthrough session leading up to their highly anticipated prime time matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. And while attendance was again good Kendarius Webster Jersey NFL Draft , it was – as opposed to yesterday – not perfect as a look at the latest injury report shows:Did not participateAfter being limited during yesterday’s session and being spotted in the locker room walking with a limp, wideout Chris Hogan was held out of today’s practice. The veteran, who has had an up-and-down season so far but was projected to benefit from Julian Edelman’s return to the lineup, is one of New England’s top options at the position and a trusted weapon for quarterback Tom Brady.Four of the Chiefs’ top defenders remain out, meanwhile, which further hurts their chances of actually playing on Sunday. With the Patriots offense finding its groove recently, this could be a devastating situation for a defense that has not always been up to the challenge through its first five games.Limited participationWith the exception of Chris Hogan being downgraded Kendarius Webster Jersey Buffalo Bills Jersey , the list of limited participants remained the same as yesterday for New England. On a list of notable names, one stands out: Sony Michel, who dealt with a knee injury all summer long, remains limited. With the Patriots’ running back group not being as deep as it ideally would be, Michel’s injury situation is one worth keeping a close eye on from the team’s perspective.Chiefs wideout De’Anthony Thomas, meanwhile, is a new addition to the list. Thomas is a depth player on offense but an important piece of Kansas City’s special teams units.Full participationSpencer Ware was back on the practice field for the Chiefs today and just like his teammates listed as full participants will be good to go on Sunday. The Chiefs remain atop the AFC. But it’s wide open.After losing to the Rams on Monday night Color Rush Kendarius Webster Jersey , the Chiefs now have two losses. Same as the Steelers, and only one fewer than the Patriots, Texans and Chargers. The Chiefs are in first, but they can’t afford to take their foot off the gas pedal.Here’s how the whole race looks after Week 11:LEADERS1. Kansas City (9-2): Still in first, but look out for the Chargers in the AFC West. And the Steelers, Patriots and Texans for home-field advantage.2. Pittsburgh (7-2-1): Has the inside track for a bye week.3. New England (7-3): Beating Houston head-to-head in Week One may prove to be huge.4. Houston (7-3): A big lead in the AFC South.5. L.A. Chargers (7-3): Blowing a game to the Broncos dealt a major blow to their chances of catching the Chiefs.6. Baltimore (5-5): Wins the tiebreaker over Indianapolis and Miami based on AFC record, and the tiebreaker over Cincinnati based on division record.OUTSIDE LOOKING IN7. Cincinnati (5-5): Owns a head-to-head sweep over Miami and Indianapolis.8. Miami (5-5): Owns the AFC record tiebreaker over Indianapolis.9. Indianapolis (5-5): Owns the head-to-head tiebreaker over Tennessee.10. Tennessee (5-5): The tiebreaker scenarios aren’t kind to the Titans.11. Denver (4-6): A big win over the Chargers was probably too little Youth Kendarius Webster Jersey , too late.12. Cleveland (3-6-1): They’re making progress, but not playoff contenders yet.13. Jacksonville (3-7): Owns the tiebreaker over Buffalo based on record in common games.14. Buffalo (3-7): Owns the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Jets.15. N.Y. Jets (3-7): Todd Bowles is playing out the string now.16. Oakland (2-8): Even after winning on Sunday, Gruden’s guys are in last place.