After missing the last three games with ankle and calf injuries, New England Patriots guard Logan Mankins is active for Monday's game against the Houston Texans.
NFL inactive list, Week 14: Texans vs. Patriots
Despite being limited in practice all week, Patriots guard Logan Mankins is active for Monday Night Football.
Mankins along with starting guard Dan Connolly and starting tackle Sebastian Vollmer are all active for the Patriots despite being limited in practice all week. All three were listed as questionable. While Rob Gronkowski remains out, Wes Welker, Aaron Hernandez and Brandon Lloyd are all active for New England.
Houston will be without one of its starting offensive linemen as Derek Newton is inactive with a knee injury. Newton was limited in practice on Wednesday before sitting out Thursday and Friday. Ryan Harris will start in his place at right tackle. The Texans will also be without backup tight end Garrett Graham and defensive back Alan Ball.
Here is the complete list of inactives for Monday Night Football.
Patriots:
TE Rob Gronkowski
DL Ron Brace
Texans:
CB Alan Ball
TE Garrett Graham
DT Terrell McClain
OT Derek Newton
LB Brooks Reed
OL Cody White.


















