No surprises with Patriots' inactives vs. Bills

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FOXBOROUGH -- The following Patriots players are inactive for Saturday's game vs. the Bills: cornerback Jonathan Jones, offensive lineman Korey Cunningham, quarterback Cody Kessler, running back Damien Harris, defensive lineman Byron Cowart, offensive lineman Jermaine Elunmenor and tight end Ryan Izzo.

Jones (groin) was the only player to be ruled out Thursday, so everyone else is a healthy inactive.

Jason McCourty returns after missing last week against the Bengals, which is good news considering Jones is out. He could be tasked with covering Cole Beasley in the slot.

Once again, Tom Brady will have a full complement of weapons in the passing game, but it's worth wondering how effective Julian Edelman will be. He was clearly less than 100 percent last week against the Bengals.

The Patriots can clinch the AFC East with a win.