The list of inactive players has just come out, and New England will be without offensive lineman Stephen Neal, who was listed as questionable with a shoulder injury that he suffered in practice this week, and defensive lineman Mike Wright, who is battling a knee injury. Tight end David Thomas (foot), who was not listed on the injury report, is inactive.

For the Patriots:

3QB Matt Gutierrez
S Rashad Baker
LB Corey Mays
G Stephen Neal
T Wesley Britt
TE David Thomas
DL Kareem Brown
DL Mike Wright

For the Chargers:

3QB Charlie Whitehurst
CB Paul Oliver
FB Andrew Pinnock
LB Anthony Waters
T Roman Oben
TE Scott Chandler
WR Eric Parker
DT Brandon McKinney