The Facts: Edelman still fully intends to return to play this season, but one source predicted to ESPN's Adam Schefter that the former Super Bowl MVP is "still a couple of weeks" away from rejoining the team.

Diehards Line: Edelman underwent a knee procedure earlier this season and hopes to return in time to help New England make a postseason push. But the Patriots are now on their West Coast swing and will have to do it without Edelman. The Patriots play their next two games in Los Angeles -- Sunday against the Chargers and Thursday night against the Rams -- and will spend the week quarantining before returning home, when Edelman is expected to be closer to getting back on the field. Edelman, 34, is on injured reserve and has not played since Week 7. He also was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.