New England Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower and running back Rex Burkhead are inactive for Sunday's game against the Houston Texans due to knee and rib injuries, respectively.
Both were listed as questionable.
It's the second straight missed game for Hightower after sustaining the injury in Week 1, though he reportedly should return next week.
With Burkhead out, the Patriots should give more touches to Dion Lewis behind James White and Mike Gillislee.
