The New England Patriots will be without their top two quarterbacks Sunday, but they'll have a new dynamic offensive weapon in the lineup.
Rookie wide receiver Tyquan Thornton is officially active for the Patriots' Week 5 game against the Detroit Lions at Gillette Stadium, meaning he's set to make his NFL debut after missing the team's first four games due to a collarbone injury.
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The Patriots' second-round pick (No. 50 overall) in the 2022 NFL Draft, Thornton ran a blistering 4.28-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine and could give New England a vertical threat in the passing game.
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Thornton's quarterback will be fellow rookie Bailey Zappe, as Mac Jones (ankle) has officially been ruled out. Second-stringer Brian Hoyer was placed on injured reserve this week.
Tight end Jonnu Smith has been ruled out of Patriots-Lions as well after suffering an ankle injury last week, while Jalen Mills is active after missing last Sunday's game due to a hamstring issue.
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Here are the official Week 5 inactives for both teams:
New England Patriots (1-3)
- Mac Jones, QB
- Lawrence Guy, DT
- DaMarcus Mitchell, DE
- Jonnu Smith, TE
- Shaun Wade, DB
- Joshuah Bledsoe, S
- Pierre Strong Jr., RB
Detroit Lions (1-3)
- D.J. Chark, WR
- John Cominsky, DL
- Charles Harris, DL
- Juju Hughes, S
- Matt Nelson, OT
- Amani Oruwariye, CB
- D'Andre Swift, RB