Dont'a Hightower headlines Patriots inactives, while Shaq Mason returns

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FOXBOROUGH -- The following Patriots players are inactive for Sunday's game against the Jets: linebacker Dont'a Hightower, running back Rhamondre Stevenson, tight end Devin Asiasi, offensive lineman Yasir Durant, cornerback Shaun Wade and linebacker Ronnie Perkins.

This means Shaq Mason will play after missing the last two weeks with an abdomen injury. Also, Christian Barmore and Davon Godchaux are active following being listed as questionable. Godchaux didn't practice all week with a finger injury.

It's interesting Stevenson is inactive and J.J. Taylor is active as it seemed like he was building something in recent weeks.

With Hightower out, it could be a big day for Jamie Collins. The offensive line is also as close to full strength as it has been in awhile with Mason back. We'll see if Michael Onwenu stays at right tackle like he played last week.

As for the Jets, linebacker C.J. Mosley is out after being a game-time decision.

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