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Jordy McElroy

Patriots LB Matthew Judon gets positive health update on Saturday

Matthew Judon’s season might not be over after all.

The New England Patriots’ star linebacker underwent surgery to repair a torn biceps tendon, and per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, there’s a “good chance” he’ll return before the end of the season.

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December seems to be the targeted timetable, according to Rapoport.

Judon potentially returning is a best case scenario for the Patriots, but they’ve got some work to do to still be in the playoff hunt that late in the season. They’re currently sitting at 1-3 with the hardest schedule in the NFL.

So the team will have to depend on other pass-rushers, such as rookie Keion White and standout linebacker Josh Uche to help fill the void left by Judon.

Keep in mind, this is a Patriots defense that’s also missing NFL Defensive Rookie of the Month Christian Gonzalez on the backend.

It’s going to be an uphill climb for the injury-ridden Patriots, but if they can hold things down until Judon returns, things could get interesting in December.

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