The New England Patriots already had a difficult assignment waiting in Buffalo. Now they will face the unbeaten Bills without two of their most important defensive players.

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Cornerback Christian Gonzalez and defensive tackle Christian Barmore are both out for Sunday’s matchup because of shoulder injuries, according to Ari Meirov. Both missed Wednesday’s and Thursday’s practices, leaving New England short-handed at two critical positions.

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