The New England Patriots will be without defensive tackle Tommy Kelly for their clash with the New Orleans Saints.
The 32-year-old sustained a knee injury in his side's defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals last week and has failed to practise this week.
Head coach Bill Belichick deemed that he was unable to take the field against the Saints this weekend so has ruled him out on his side's injury report.
Running back Leon Washington will also miss the game with an ankle injury as the Patriots look to improve their 4-1 record this season.
