WR N’Keal Harry and TEs Ben Watson and Eric Tomlinson present

WR Josh Gordon, QB Cody Kessler, DL Michael Bennett and TE Matt LaCosse not spotted.

Related players: Phillip Dorsett, Jakobi Meyers

Harry can't play until Week 9, and with Gordon not on the field it could be Meyers and Dorsett have bigger roles behind Edelman leading up to Week 7 against the Jets. Recently re-signed Watson could be an option this week with LaCosse likely mising a few games.

The Patriots have a short turnaround before playing the Giants on Thursday night and it looks like that will make it difficult for wide receiver Phillip Dorsett to be in the lineup.

Dorsett injured his hamstring during Sunday’s 33-7 win over Washington.

Related players: Jakobi Meyers

Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that the injury is considered “minor,” but adds that Dorsett’s recovery timeline is week-to-week and that suggests Thursday will be too soon for Dorsett to get cleared. Meyers is looking like a potential add heading into Week 6.

The New England Patriots continue to struggle with their depth at wide receiver.

Phillip Dorsett left New England’s Week 5 matchup against the Washington Redskins with a hamstring injury.

Related players: Jakobi Meyers, Gunner Olszewski

If Dorsett misses time, Meyers and Olszewski move up the depth chart behind Julian Edelman and Josh Gordon. The Pats may very well need to bring in another option.

Honestly, we have no idea. We’re throwing our hands in the air. The Patriots released Demaryius Thomas but are expected to bring him back. He’d be in the mix with Phillip Dorsett, Jakobi Meyers and NKeal Harry for that No. 3 role, as well. Julian Edelman is the only guarantee for Week 1. Josh Gordon will probably take on an almost full share of snaps as the No. 2, but he might need to work on his conditioning after missing training camp. Dorsett has the best rapport with Brady. Meyers had the best training camp. Harry has the most potential but hasn’t played or practiced in full since Week 1 of the preseason because of an injury. He’s a candidate for IR. Thomas had the best preseason game, putting up seven catches for 87 yards with two touchdowns in Week 4. Our best guess is Dorsett and Meyers share the No. 3 role and wind up with around the same amount of snaps in Week 1. If Thomas comes back, then maybe he and Dorsett share that role.

There is a lot of information to process here, but it looks like Gordon will be the team's WR2, at least once he's back in ideal shape. The WR3 role is up in the air but could have a fantasy impact with Gronk out of the picture. James White will also be a big factor in the passing game out of the backfield, but it looks like Dorsett and Meyers are guys to keep an eye on.