Nate Solder, Kenbrell Thompkins out of Ravens clash

The New England Patriots have announced that offensive tackle Nate Solder and wide receiver Kenbrell Thompkins are out of their NFL clash with the Baltimore Ravens.

Solder sustained a concussion in his side's defeat to the Miami Dolphins last Sunday, his second in as many weeks and as a result was limited in practice.

Rookie Thompkins has missed the Patriots' last two matches with a hip injury and has not been deemed fit enough to return against the Ravens.

New England are 10-4 in their season going into the week 16 contest.