New England Patriots confirm Rob Gronkowski, Danny Amendola absences

The New England Patriots have confirmed that Rob Gronkowski and Danny Amendola did not travel with the team ahead of their game against the Atlanta Falcons later today.

The tight end and wide receiver had both been listed as questionable this week, but were downgraded to out on the team's injury report last night.

Gronkowski is yet to play this season having undergone forearm and back surgeries during the off-season, while Amendola sustained a groin injury in the opening week of the 2013 campaign.

The Patriots are unbeaten so far this season.