FOXBORO — The Patriots’ defense will be at full power in Sunday’s divisional-round playoff game against the Texans.
Outside linebacker Harold Landry is active after missing Friday’s practice with a knee injury. Landry was officially questionable for Sunday’s game.
Defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga also returns from a foot injury. The Patriots saw defensive tackle Milton Williams and linebacker Robert Spillane back on the field over the last two weeks, as well.
Here’s the Patriots’ full list of inactives:
QB Tommy DeVito (emergency third QB)
TE CJ Dippre
OT Marcus Bryant
OL Caedan Wallace
DT Eric Gregory
OLB Harold Landry/Bradyn Swinson
CB Kobee Minor
• An emergency QB can only enter a game if the two active QBs suffer injuries. He would need to exit the game as soon as either quarterback was cleared.
• The Patriots will have Hunter Henry, Austin Hooper and fullback Jack Westover available to play tight end.
• The Patriots currently carry 10 offensive linemen on their 53-man roster. Left tackle Will Campbell, left guard Jared Wilson, center Garrett Bradbury, right guard Mike Onwenu, right tackle Morgan Moses, guard/center Ben Brown and tackles Thayer Munford and Vederian Lowe will dress.
• Leonard Taylor III, who was elevated from the practice squad, takes Gregory’s spot with Khyiris Tonga back from a foot injury. Milton Williams and Christian Barmore project to start with Cory Durden also filling depth.
• With Landry active, Swinson is a healthy scratch. The Patriots also have K’Lavon Chaisson, Anfernee Jennings and Elijah Ponder active on the edge.
• Cornerback Alex Austin was activated from injured reserve on Saturday. He’ll likely fill Minor’s role on special teams.
• Running back D’Ernest Johnson was also elevated from the practice squad to back up Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson.
• On the Texans’ side, starting wide receiver Nico Collins and right tackle Trent Brown are inactive.
