The New England Patriots are facing an uphill battle in Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans after kicker Nick Folk underwent an appendectomy this week in addition to a string of players who were out from Wednesday’s practice with flu-like symptoms. The Patriots are looking for their fourth kicker this year after Folk, 35, will reportedly miss Sunday’s game after having an appendectomy early Thursday morning, CLNS reported, citing a league source. In addition to their season-long struggles with kickers, the Patriots are also reportedly battling the flu spreading in the locker room. Eight players were listed as “did not participate” on Wednesday’s practice participation report due to an undisclosed “illness.”Jemaine Eluemunor, Ryan Izzo, Joejuan Williams, Jamie Collins, Stephon Gilmore, Dont'a Hightower and Isaiah Wynn were all listed as out. The Patriots, who are 10-1, will take on the Texans, 7-4, Sunday at 8:20 p.m.

Source: Fox News November 28, 2019 19:18 UTC