The New England Patriots are entering their prime time matchup with the New York Jets on Thursday with only one active tight end. Hunter Henry is holding the position group’s flag high after Austin Hooper was ruled out due to a concussion.

The team did have the option to elevate rookie C.J. Dippre from the practice squad, but it opted against doing so. As a consequence, the cupboard is bare beyond Henry, who has played 81% of offensive snaps so far this season — or so it seems.

Fact is, after all, that Jack Westover originally played the tight end position before moving over to fullback this summer. While not of the same caliber as Hooper, who himself had played 56% of snaps and has caught 13 passes for 174 yards and a touchdown, he can take over some of the same responsibilities as a bl

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