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mean the Patriots will now be leaning even more on veteran Mohamed Sanu, acquired in a trade with Atlanta on Tuesday, to provide some stability to an offense that leads the league in scoring at nearly 32 points a game.

The Patriots traded a second-round draft pick in 2020 to the Falcons. The 30-yearold Sanu has 33 receptions for 313 yards, but only one touchdown so far this season.

Gordon was among New England's leading receivers this season. In six games he has 20 catches for 287 yards and a touchdown.

This marks the second abbreviated season for Gordon. Following a trade from Cleveland last season, he appeared in 11 games for the Patriots before being suspended indefinitely last December for violations of the league's substance abuse policy.

It is the latest hit to New England's receiving group.

N'Keal Harry, a 2019 firstround draft pick, went on injured reserve after hurting an ankle during training camp. He is eligible to return to the roster in Week 9.

FALCONS’ RYAN HOPES TO PLAY

Atlanta Falcons coach Dan Quinn says quarterback Matt Ryan is hopeful he'll return from a sprained ankle to play against Seattle.

As expected, Ryan did not practice Wednesday. He also may sit out Thursday's practice. Quinn says the team “will have a better sense” of the quarterback's status for Sunday's game on Friday.

The 34-year-old Ryan limped off the field in last week's 37-10 loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He was hurt when sacked by Aaron Donald.

Ryan has not missed a start since 2009. His streak covers 154 regular-season games.