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Old friends: Danny Amendola returned to the field at Gillette Stadium, where he met former teammate Cyrus Jones.
.@DannyAmendola in the field!#FinsUp pic.twitter.com/c1X9fSNvpD
– Miami Dolphins (@ MiamiDolphins) September 30, 2018
Josh Gordon was preparing to debut in the Patriots; Trey Flowers and Patrick Chung return to the defense
Receiver Josh Gordon will make his debut as a Patriot Sunday afternoon as New England tries to shed two games when it hosts the Miami Dolphins in first place at Gillette Stadium.
Gordon was acquired Browns after the loss to Jacksonville at the end of the second week, but a hamstring problem prevented him from getting into the game in Detroit last Sunday. The big receiver seemed smooth and comfortable during the media period to practice the last two weeks.
Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels recently said he was not worried about Gordon's ability to continue the fight, saying the decision to activate him was based solely on health. The addition of Gordon could at least prevent the teams from doubling their capacity and scrambling Rob Gronkowski, a strategy used by the Jaguars and Lions in the past two weeks.
The Patriots also welcomed Trey Flowers and Patrick Chung, who missed the loss to the Jaguars.
Inactive Patriots were cornerback Eric Rowe, tight halfback Jacob Hollister, offensive linemen Ted Karras and Cole Croston, and defensive leaders Keionta Davis, Derek Rivers and Geneo Grissom.
The inactive of the Dolphins are: Luke Falk and David Fales quarterbacks, Devante Parkerm security receiver Reshad Jones, defensive end Andre Branch, linebacker Chase Allen and narrow needle A.J. Derby.
Gronkowski was restricted in practice throughout the week and was qualified as suspect with an ankle injury in the injury report.
Jim McBride, Globe Staff
Gordon and Gronk: Receiver Josh Gordon and tight end Rob Gronkowski will face the Miami Dolphins, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
TE Rob Gronkowski, ranked Q today with an ankle injury, will play against the Dolphins, by league source.
If Josh Gordon's hamstrings, the Patriots, go well during pre-game warm-ups, he should play today against the Dolphins, by source.
Plus Sunday NFL Countdown to 10 o'clock.
– Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 30, 2018
Gronkowski was restricted in practice throughout the week and was qualified as suspect with an ankle injury in the injury report. According to Schefter, Gordon should "play a little" in his debut with the Patriots, provided that his hamstring that left him against the Detroit Lions last Sunday, looks good during warm-ups. Gordon was also cited as questionable alongside Gronkowski and nine other patriots.
Other intrigues
Danny returns: Danny Amendola returns for the first time to Gillette stadium as Miami's dolphin.
The veteran receiver, who signed a $ 12 million, two-year contract with Miami in March, said this week that his stay in New England had taught him things he would take with him forever – including the preparation for a match.
"I'm just using my preparation skills against them now," said Amendola.
The 5-foot-11, 190-pound slot specialist earned two rings at the Super Bowl and Danny's nickname "Playoff" in Foxborough. He will certainly have former teammates to salute Sunday, but he is focused on the task at hand.
"They have a lot of great people there," said Amendola. "I can not sit down and talk to everyone. I will only focus on the game. Anyone who suits me or the handshake suits me perfectly. "
Undefeated Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill and his teammates in Miami arrive at Gillette Stadium and are among the three NFL teams that still hold a perfect record.
The Dolphins defeated the Titans, Jets and Raiders to open their season. For Miami to go 4-0, they will have to break a series of nine defeats at Foxborough that dates back to 2008.
Tannehill, who earned the league's fourth-highest score (121.8) in the league in three games, will watch Danny Amendola in the center and Kenny Stills deep in the Patriots' defense. Stills averages 20.4 receiving yards this season, which is consistent with his three touchdowns.
When Tom Brady gets the ball, the Dolphins will turn to the closed corner Xavien Howard and a defensive line that has provided a solid defense against the race and a pass passes even without Ndamukong Suh. Miami has the third best run defense in the league (3.3 yards per race) and the top smugglers' standings (56.6).
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