Patriots' Julian Edelman: Listed as active Sunday

Edelman (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Analysis:

Edelman will continue to remain heavily targeted in the Patriots offense down the stretch, on the heels of consecutive eight-catch efforts on the strength of a combined 28 targets. Tight end Rob Gronkowski's season-ending back injury shouldn't significantly impact Edelman's already-robust target volume, but the development does figure to lead to New England employing more three-wideout sets moving forward.