WEST ROXBURY — If there was any doubt as to the identity of the top running back in Eastern Massachusetts, Mekhi Dodd put it to rest. Dodd rushed for 244 yards and three touchdowns to lead Catholic Memorial to an impressive 34-0 win over Catholic Conference rival St John’s Prep on Saturday afternoon at O’Connor

The Patriots added safety Kyle Dugger back to the injury report Saturday with an ankle ailment. The veteran starter is now questionable to play Sunday against the Jets. Related Articles New England Patriots | Four places Patriots must step up to bounce back Week 8 vs. Jets New England

FOXBORO — The Patriots officially will be without rookie wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk and rookie guard Layden Robinson on Sunday against the Jets. Polk entered concussion protocol late in the Patriots’ Week 7 loss to the Jaguars. Robinson, who started at right guard, was replaced by Sidy Sow early in the game and didn’t return.

FOXBORO — The Patriots reduced the list of players who did not participate in practice from seven to two from Wednesday to Thursday. Wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk (concussion) and guard Layden Robinson (ankle) were the only players absent from Thursday’s session. Related Articles New England Patriots | Patriots young wide receivers struggling