Tonga (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Tonga is considered week-to-week due to a foot injury he sustained against the Ravens in Week 16. That makes it unlikely that he'll play against the Jets on Sunday, in which case Eric Gregory would be poised to take on a larger role at defensive tackle. Tonga's practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing Week 17.

Tonga (foot) is considered to have a one- or two-week injury and should be back for the playoffs, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tonga left Sunday night's game against the Ravens in the first half and was unable to return. The starting nose tackle for the Patriots is a key part of their defense, so his availability for an inevitable playoff push is a big win for the team. Since the 29-year-old may miss the rest of the regular season, Eric Gregory will likely be called upon to face the Jets in Week 17 and maybe the Dolphins in Week 18.

Tonga (foot) has been downgraded to out for the rest of Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

The nose tackle suffered the injury during the first half after making three tackles. Eric Gregory is his backup.

Tonga (foot) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

The nose tackle suffered the foot injury at some point during the first half after making three tackles. In Tonga's absence, Eric Gregory could see more snaps.

Tonga (chest) logged a full practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Tonga missed New England's Week 13 win over the Giants with a chest injury, though he had the team's bye week to pick up extra rest. He's in to return for a pivotal Week 15 showdown with the Bills.

Tonga (chest) is inactive for Monday night's contest against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Tonga went the wrong direction at practice during the week, going from a limited participant Wednesday to a non-participant by the end of the week while nursing a chest injury he suffered in Week 12. The defensive lineman will now be forced to miss his first game of the year. In his absence, Eric Gregory is a top candidate to handle the lion's share of workload at nose tackle versus New York.

Tonga (chest) is listed as questionable ahead of Monday night's matchup against the Giants, Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

The BYU product downgraded from limited practice Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he's trending in the wrong direction ahead of Monday night's contest. Tonga has appeared in all 12 of New England's games this season, tallying 19 total tackles and two passes defensed. If he's unavailable in Week 13, Eric Gregory will likely play as the Patriots' top nose tackle.

Tonga (chest) did not practice Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Tonga was limited Thursday, so this is a downgrade for the defensive lineman. He was injured in last Sunday's win over the Bengals and was unable to return to that contest.

Tonga (chest) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Tonga sustained a chest injury late in the first half of Sunday's 26-20 victory over the Bengals and was unable to return to the game. The starting nose tackle's ability to practice Wednesday means he is likely trending towards playing in Monday night's contest against the Giants.

Tonga (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Bengals, Mark Daniels of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tonga appeared to sustain the injury late in the first half, and he's being evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return. Eric Gregory should see more snaps on the defensive line for as long as Tonga is out of the game.