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Chandler Jones, Danny Woodhead ‘probable’ for Sunday 01.18.13 at 4:14 pm ET
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Danny Woodhead (thumb) appears to be a go for Sunday. (AP)

Danny Woodhead (thumb) appears to be a go for Sunday. (AP)

FOXBORO — In a sign they should be ready to go on Sunday, rookie defensive end Chandler Jones (ankle) and running back Danny Woodhead (left thumb) fully participated in practice Friday inside Gillette Stadium. Both are listed among five Patriots as “probable” for Sunday’s AFC championship against the Ravens. Trevor Scott, Marquice Cole and Nick McDonald also returned fully participated for a second straight day as the Patriots practiced outside in the bitter cold with 52 players. The team has not yet filled the roster spot vacated when Rob Gronkowski was placed on season-ending injured reserve on Thursday with a forearm injury.

As for the Ravens, running back Bernard Pierce (knee) returned to practiced on Friday on a limited basis after missing Thursday. Pierce is among four Ravens listed as questionable for the game. LB Dannell Ellerbe (ankle/back), FB Vonta Leach (knee/ankle) and WR David Reed (thigh) are also questionable. CB Asa Jackson (thigh) did not participate for a third straight day and was ruled out.

Here is Friday’s complete report:

Full Participation

DB Marquice Cole(finger) Probable

DE Chandler Jones (ankle) Probable

RB Danny Woodhead (thumb) Probable

OL Nick McDonald (shoulder) Probable

DE Trevor Scott (knee) Probable

For more Patriots news, visit the team page at weei.com/patriots. WEEI-FM 93.7 will broadcast the AFC championship game between the Patriots and Ravens on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

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  • Steve

    I think D-Wizzle will be the x-factor in this game….He always comes up big in crucial moments.

  • Ty

    I expect Ellerbe will play in this game, and maybe Pierce too, but if Ellerbe can’t play, that’s a real devastating blow to that defense.  He’s the supposed heir to Ray Lewis’ throne when he retires, and he’s been huge for them in the playoffs.  Pierce compliments Ray Rice well in that backfield and it would certainly give the Pats a little help in stopping the run should he not be able to go.  In any case though, I’m sure they have guys that can step up as well–you have to be a pretty deep team to get this far.  Expecting a good game on Sunday, so with that, let’s go Pats!!!!

  • Joborsky2002

    Dirk Diggler’s thumb is good to go!!!!!

  • Schwank

    Ellerbee will be a go….no?  Qustionable…..I didn’t see him get hurt but I do agree that he was the most noticeable LB not named Ray Lewis last week.

  • innovator1

    Diggler’s thumb,because his hair looks like Digglers?!  Love it.

  • whitey

    I agree!!  If they lose Ellerbe, that will be huge!!!!

  • Choflo36

    This may be the healthiest O-line the Pats have had since 2004. Last year Mankins was on one knee and Volmer was out, and the Pats had started 4 different centers during the season. 2007 the O-line was outstanding until it got banged up and worn out near the end. Esp. Light and Neal. Want to see the Raven’s defensive reputation get thoroughly debunked tomorrow.

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