GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Thoughts on the New England Patriots' inactive players for Sunday's Super Bowl XLIX: DE Zach Moore, WR Josh Boyce, WR Brian Tyms, DT Joe Vellano, OL Jordan Devey, RB Jonas Gray and RB James White:

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Accountability check: A 7-for-7 effort in projecting inactives for Super Bowl XLIX. Thus, no surprises here.

Eight offensive linemen: With starting center Bryan Stork (right knee) returning to action -- but with the Patriots likely wanting an added layer of insurance should things trend in the wrong direction -- the team has eight offensive linemen active for the game. That is one more than the usual seven linemen for the Patriots. Another factor to consider: The value of rookie offensive tackle Cameron Fleming as a sixth blocker/eligible receiver contributes to the decision to go with eight. Fleming is No. 4 on the pure offensive tackle depth chart (with Marcus Cannon No. 3), but his niche role adds significant value to the 46-man roster.

Butler vs. Gray: In our pre-game projection, the debate came down to rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler vs. Gray for the final spot. With the Patriots still having LeGarrette Blount, Shane Vereen and Brandon Bolden at running back, and with Butler's potential contributions in sub packages and on special teams in mind, his value was deemed to trump Gray's on the 46-man game-day roster. Furthermore, specific to running backs, the coaching staff seems to have more confidence in Blount, which is another layer to consider in this highest-of-stakes game.

Three receivers: As they did in the AFC Championship Game, the Patriots are going with just three receivers, with both Tyms and Boyce inactive. Part of that is because Tyms and Boyce have limited special-teams value. Also, with No. 3 tight end Tim Wright essentially like a fourth receiver and Vereen also a factor in the passing game, one could say there is still some receiver-type depth there. Special-teams captain Matthew Slater is an emergency option.