Aaron Dobson (foot) remained out of practice Wednesday.

Aaron Dobson (foot) is not practicing Tuesday. Dobson isn't expected to play Saturday against the Colts. Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola, and Kenbrell Thompkins should handle wide receiver duties with Austin Collie occasionally getting into the mix. Dobson suffered a setback in the Week 17 finale.

ESPN Boston senses "doubt" in Aaron Dobson's (foot) availability for the Divisional Round. Austin Collie has been re-signed and Josh Boyce's ankle injury doesn't appear serious. Look for Kenbrell Thompkins to start at the X spot when the Patriots open the playoffs.

Aaron Dobson (foot) did not practice Wednesday. Dobson suffered a setback with his foot injury during the first quarter of Sunday's win over the Bills and should be considered week to week. With the Patriots on a bye, his availability for the Divisional Round of the playoffs is up in the air.

Aaron Dobson was forced from New England's Week 17 game against the Bills with an aggravation of his foot injury, and will not return. Dobson pulled up lame after a first-quarter target, and was officially ruled out at halftime. It's troubling news for Dobson's playoff status after he missed Weeks 13-15. Dobson had only one grab for six yards before going down. His up-and-down rookie year ends with 37 catches for 519 yards and four touchdowns. Dobson made major strides after a rough September, and should have a leg up on Kenbrell Thompkins for "X" duties in 2014.

Aaron Dobson (foot, questionable) was limited in Patriots practice Friday. With Josh Boyce ruled out and Kenbrell Thompkins still battling through a hip injury, look for Dobson to start at X receiver against the Bills on Sunday.

Aaron Dobson (foot) was limited in Wednesday and Thursday's practices. The "limited" tag is devoid of meaning in New England. All indications are that Dobson will be fine for Week 17 after catching one pass for 21 yards against the Ravens.

Aaron Dobson caught one pass for 21 yards in New England's Week 16 win over the Ravens. Back from a three-game absence, Dobson was the Patriots' starting "X" receiver, but was limited to four targets with the Pats dialing up only 26 pass attempts. Even if Kenbrell Thompkins (hip) returns for Week 17, Dobson should remain in the starting lineup.

Aaron Dobson (foot) is active for Week 16 against the Ravens.

Aaron Dobson (foot) traveled with the team to Baltimore and is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Ravens. Dobson is officially listed as questionable after practicing on a limited basis this week. He had to be cleared by the training staff before making the trip, so it's a positive sign for his Week 16 status. With Kenbrell Thompkins (hip, questionable) also attempting to return Sunday, Dobson isn't a lock to start at X receiver and should be avoided in the final week of the fantasy playoffs.