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Montgomery and Anderson were both non-participants at practice. Montgomery was out for non-injury related reasons, while Anderson is dealing with an illness.

In Miami, the Dolphins upgraded wide receiver Tyreek Hill, who told reporters he is going to play Sunday. Running back Raheem Mostert (ankle), safety Jevin Holland (concussion) and fullback Alec Ingold (foot) were also upgraded to limited participation after sitting out Wednesday.

Both teams’ complete practice reports are below.

PATRIOTS

Did not participate

OL Calvin Anderson, Illness

RB/WR Ty Montgomery, Not injury-relayed, Personal

Limited participation

DL Christian Barmore, Knee

OT Trent Brown, Ankle/Knee

DL Davon Godchaux, Ankle

TE Hunter Henry, Ankle

LB Josh Uche, Ankle/Toe

DL Deatrich Wise Jr., Shoulder

DL Keion White, Concussion

CB Jonathan Jones, Knee

RB Ty Montgomery, Knee

G Cole Strange, Knee

OL Vederian Lowe, Ankle

CB Shaun Wade, Shoulder

DOLPHINS

Did not participate

CB Cam Smith, Foot

Limited participation

WR Tyreek Hill, Hip

RB Raheem Mostert, Ankle

S Jevon Holland, Concussion

RB Alec Ingold, Foot

WR River Cracraft, Shoulder

CB Xavien Howard, Groin

CB Kader Kohou, Neck

CB Nik Needham, Achilles

CB Jalen Ramsey, Knee

WR Jaylen Waddle, Back

C Connor Williams, Groin

Full participation

LB David Long Jr., Knee / Gameday Concussion Protocol Evaluation

Joey Walker, a manager at Schemengees Bar & Grille, died a hero Wednesday, as he picked up a knife while trying to confront gunman Robert Card, his father Leroy Walker told Lester Holt of NBC News.

“Joey Walker was shot to death at Schemengees,” the father said. “He died as a hero because he picked up a butcher knife … and he tried to go at the gunman to stop him from shooting anybody else.”

Leroy Walker, a member of the City Council in next door Auburn, said his son loved helping and working with people. A testament to that is how Joey had organized fundraisers at Schemengees for the past five years, his father told MSNBC.

The next fundraiser Joey had planned, Leroy Walker said, was a cornhole tournament scheduled for Nov. 11, to help raise money for veterans.

“That’s not going to work now because he’s dead,” the father said. “A hell of a loss for the community. He’s done everything he could in his community. … It’s just crazy. It’s still a nightmare.”

Leroy Walker received the tragic news Thursday that his son was shot and killed at the restaurant Wednesday night. The elder Walker stopped by a hospital and reunification center at Auburn Middle School but did not find his son earlier in the day.

“I want you to know that Joe was a great, great son, a loving husband,” Walker told MSNBC. “He had two grandchildren and a stepson living at home with him. … He loved thousands of people. Thousands of people loved him.”

The Boston College defense has been playing catchup in a variety of statistical categories except for the most important one.

BC’s three-game win streak can be can be attributed in a large part to the Eagles’ success at getting off the field on third down.

The defense held Georgia Tech to 3-of-11 on third down conversions in last Saturday’s 38-23 victory in an ACC match at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Eagles (4-3, 2-2) will look extend the trend when they host UConn (1-6) in a non-league regional grudge match on Saturday (noon) at Alumni Stadium.

“We spend a lot of time on it and we are trying to throw at lot of different looks at people,” said BC head coach Jeff Hafley. “We are changing it up each week and there are times when we are really aggressive and we bring a lot of pressure.

“We are spending a lot of time looking at protections and breaking things down.”

BC actually had it most impressive day getting the opposing offense off the field on third down in a 31-29 loss to No. 5 Florida State on Sept. 16. The Seminoles’ balanced, high-powered attack was just 1-for-9 on third down.

After suffering every imaginable defensive breakdown in a 56-28 loss at Louisville, the Eagles regrouped the following week at home against Virginia. BC held the Cavs to 3-of-12 on third down in a 27-24 win. The following week at Army, BC held the Cadets to 3-of-10 on third down. In the last three games, BC has held the opposition to 9-of-33 on third down.

“I thought the Florida State game started it pretty well and then we hit that blip at Louisville,” said Hafley. “Virginia was lights out and Army was lights out and last week again. We are trying to make quarterbacks uncomfortable. To win games you’ve got to get off the field on third down.”

The BC pass rush gave Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King a severe case of “happy feet” in the second half. BC went into the game with just one interception but recorded three against Tech. Elijah Jones had two while Amari Jackson had a 30-yard pick six.

BC will have a tougher time containing UConn dual threat quarterback Ta’Quan Roberson, a Penn State transfer who missed last season with a knee injury. Roberson has completed 104-of-175 passes for 1,145 yards with eight touchdown and three picks.

“He is effective and accurate and gets rid of the ball really quick,” said Hafley. “He’s athletic and quick on his feet and he has gotten better each week.”