The Patriots, it seems, are getting healthy this week. Only three players did not practice today, and there were other promising signs, too.

-Tully-Banta Cain, after returning to practice today, said he thinks "there's a good chance" he will play Sunday, but "the game is on Sunday and not today, so we'll see." Banta-Cain took a shot in the ribs when he was blind-sided covering a kick on special teams Sunday night.

-Sammy Morris spoke with reporters at his locker today, a sign his return is probably imminent. "I feel good," Morris said. "Sore, but I feel good. We'll see Sunday. Just taking it day by day."

-Linebacker Rob Ninkovich, who was also hurt Sunday, said he's "feeling good' and hopeful he will play Sunday, even though he did not practice today.

-On the offensive line, things are less rosy. While Neal said Tuesday night he didn't forsee his head injury becoming a significant issue this week, he has not practiced all week. Matt Light did practice, but he's no sure thing, either. Coach Bill Belichick was asked if he knows what the line will look like Sunday. "No," he said. "I don't. We'll see how it all comes out here." If Neal can't go, versatile backup Dan Connolly will take over at right guard.