Patriots Missing Brown and Henderson Against Packers

New England will be without two key offensive players for its November 8 game against Green Bay. Brown, dealing with knee and ankle injuries, and Henderson, listed with an illness, were among the Patriots’ inactives. Henderson is missing his second straight game and third this season; the team has not set a return timetable.

Henderson said Friday that he had been hospitalized for several days after an unexpected medical emergency involving unexplained neurological symptoms. Coach Mike Vrabel said the team would focus on available players while continuing to support Henderson and his family. Rhamondre Stevenson, Cory Kiner and Lan Larison are expected to handle the Patriots’ running duties.

Cornerback Charles Woods was also ruled out after being downgraded before the game with a hamstring injury. Rookie defensive backs Karon Prunty and Channing Canada will be available. Quarterback Behren Morton is listed as the emergency third quarterback and can play only if Drake Maye and Tommy DeVito are both injured.

There was better news for New England at tight end and right tackle: Hunter Henry and Morgan Moses are set to play after appearing on the final injury report as questionable. Mack Hollins is also back after missing four games with a calf injury. He had 15 catches for 209 yards before being hurt, and his return adds another option with Brown out.

Green Bay’s inactives include running back Marshawn Lloyd, tight end Josh Whyle, center Sean Rhyan, guard Travis Glover, tackle Donovan Jennings and linebacker Zaire Franklin. Edge rusher Micah Parsons will also miss the game as he continues recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season.