The injuries just won't stop for the New England Patriots.

Wide receiver Julian Edelman broke a bone in his foot Sunday in the Patriots' 27-26 win over the New York Giants, FOX Sports' Mike Garafolo first reported Sunday. Edelman suffered a "Jones fracture," Garafolo specified. The wide receiver, on pace for his best season as a pro, could return for the playoffs, according to Garafolo.

NFL Media's Ian Rapoport confirmed Garafolo's report. Rapoport said Edelman could return before the season is over. The return for a Jones fracture typically is between eight and nine weeks. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant returned from the injury in just seven weeks this season.

Edelman has 61 catches for 692 yards with two touchdowns this season. He suffered the injury in the first quarter of the Patriots' Week 10 win, in which he had four catches for 53 yards.

Wide receivers Brandon LaFell, Danny Amendola, Aaron Dobson and Keshawn Martin will have to step up in Edelman's absence. Amendola had 10 catches for 79 yards Sunday.

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