Mankins, Jones won't play for Pats either

The Patriots -- who already are without tight end Rob Gronkowski (forearm) -- have ruled out rookie defensive end Chandler Jones (ankle) and guard Logan Mankins (ankle, calf) for Thursday's game against the Jets.

DT Ron Brace (elbow), S Patrick Chung (shoulder, hamstring), G Dan Connolly (back), S Steve Gregory (hip), TE Aaron Hernandez (ankle), LB Dont'a Hightower (hamstring), WR Brandon Lloyd (knee), OL Nick McDonald (shoulder), DE Trevor Scott (hamstring), LB Brandon Spikes (knee), OT Sebastian Vollmer (back, knee), WR Wes Welker (ankle) and LB Tracy White (foot) are all questionable for New England.

The Jets haven't ruled out any players, but several are listed as questionable. Here's the list: NTs Sione Pouha (low back) and Kenrick Ellis (knee), RB Joe McKnight (ankle), LB
Bart Scott (toe), WR Jeremy Kerley (heel/hamstring), CB Aaron Berry (quad), QB Tim Tebow (ribs).