The New England Patriots have announced their list of inactive players for their upcoming game against the Los Angeles Chargers. Heading into the weekend, the Patriots had already ruled out two rookie wide receivers and added four more players to the inactives list, including a team captain dealing with an injury and illness.

Rookie wide receivers Demario Douglas and Kayshon Boutte were both sidelined due to injuries. Douglas suffered a concussion, while Boutte was dealing with a shoulder injury and an illness. Their absence will be felt on the field as the Patriots will have to rely on other options in the passing game.

Joining them on the inactive list is defensive lineman Deatrich Wise Jr. Wise was initially listed as questionable due to a shoulder ailment, and unfortunately, he is also now battling an illness. With Wise unavailable, the Patriots have activated sophomore Sam Roberts to provide depth on the defensive line.

On a positive note, the Patriots have received good news regarding their four other players listed as questionable. Running back Ezekiel Elliott, starting offensive linemen Trent Brown and Sidy Sow, and linebacker Chris Board have all been cleared to play. This will be a boost for the team as they look to secure a victory against the Chargers.

However, offensive lineman Riley Reiff, who was also listed as questionable, remains on injured reserve and therefore does not count against the inactives. The Patriots will have to make adjustments to their offensive line without Reiff's presence, but they have been managing well with their available options.

The Patriots are looking to continue their strong start to the season and maintain their winning momentum. With a few key players unavailable, they will need the depth and adaptability of their roster to come out victorious against a challenging Chargers team.

The game between the Patriots and Chargers promises to be an exciting matchup, and fans will be eagerly awaiting the kickoff to see how the team performs without their inactive players. Stay tuned for game updates and highlights as the action unfolds on the field.