Patriots' Amendola will play vs. Dolphins

The New England Patriots will be without several players Sunday against the Miami Dolphins, but there is some good news on the injury front.

Wide receiver Danny Amendola, who missed the team's previous game with a knee ailment, is active.

Amendola practiced on a limited basis all week and was officially listed as questionable.

Wide receiver Julian Edelman, left tackle Sebastian Vollmer, defensive end Chandler Jones, linebackers Dont'a Hightower and Jonathan Freeny, and cornerback Justin Coleman have all been ruled out for Sunday's game.