What It Means:

Amendola has stepped up in a big way with Julian Edelman out, catching 19 passes on 23 targets over the last 2 games for 196 yards. The Patriots receiving corps is really struggling with injuries, and it's encouraging that Amendola is already getting in limited work.

Despite all of the injuries, the Patriots rank third in the league with a schedule-adjusted 0.30 Passing Net Expected Points per play. The offense will continue to succeed despite the injuries, but the sooner Amendola gets back to action the better.