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Chung Wants To Play, But 'Not My Decision'

FOXBORO (CBS) - New England Patriots safety Patrick Chung has been at practice this week and say he's ready to play in Oakland.

If Bill Belichick lets him.

"It's not my decision, I'm just working hard trying to get out there and help the team," said Chung.

The safety had thumb surgery last week and missed the game against the Bills. He doesn't want to miss another one.

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Chung was peppered about playing and stressed that he would not talk about it despite all the questions.

"No, that's coach's decision, the trainers' decision," he said. "I don't make those decisions. I'm just going to make sure I'm ready to go."

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New England could certainly use his presence in the secondary, after they surrendered 369 passing yards in Buffalo.

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Chung has 14 tackles, a sack and a pass deflection in two games this season.

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