National Football League

Starters Henderson, Mathis inactive for Jaguars

Published Dec. 17, 2009 7:01 a.m. ET

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The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without two defensive starters against the Miami Dolphins.

Defensive tackle John Henderson (shoulder) and cornerback Rashean Mathis (groin) were inactive for Sunday's game. They had been listed as doubtful. Mathis is out for the fourth consecutive week.

Receiver Mike Sims-Walker (calf) was active and in the starting lineup despite being listed as doubtful.

The Dolphins will be without center Jake Groves (ankle) for the third consecutive game. He was the team's only notable inactive player. Miami also benched right guard Donald Thomas in favor of Nate Garner.