New England Patriots coaches and players said they’re staying focused on Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins amid off-field assault allegations against wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Christian Barmore.”Well, I would say not disappointing at all, these are allegations… It’s things that we have to handle, and every day that there’s distractions, some are smaller than others, and I’m confident that we’ll focus on the Dolphins and those two individuals… will be able to handle the ongoing legal process,” head coach Mike Vrabel said.Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels echoed similar sentiments on Thursday.”I can’t speak for Stef,” McDaniels said. “We had a good day of work yesterday, and I know he’s had a great day today so far in terms of being ready to go, walking through our stuff… I’ll let Stef talk about that.”Both players took part in the team’s practice on Thursday but did not speak with the media. Players in the Patriots locker room said the allegations won’t distract them from doing their jobs against the Dolphins.”We got no distractions, we’re worried about what’s going on in this building and getting ready for Miami,” said cornerback Christian Gonzalez. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson described Diggs as “the ultimate leader” and said regardless of the off-field issues, the team will put their best foot forward come Sunday.Quarterback Drake Maye similarly offered support to both players on Wednesday as the legal process plays out.Diggs has been summoned to court over allegations that he attacked his personal chef over a pay dispute in early December. His attorney said Diggs denies the allegations and called them “unsubstantiated.”Barmore is accused of assaulting the mother of his child in a Mansfield home in August. His attorney said evidence will demonstrate that no criminal conduct took place.Diggs will be arraigned in January and Barmore will be arraigned in February.A spokesperson for the NFL said both men are eligible to play at this time and both matters are under review by the league’s personal conduct policy.The New England Patriots said they’re standing by both players.In a statement about Diggs, the Patriots wrote in part, “We support Stefon.”Fans had mixed reactions when asked about both players.Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.New England (13-3) currently holds the #2 seed in the AFC.If the Patriots win and the Denver Broncos lose to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, New England would receive the #1 seed and get a first-round bye along with home-field advantage for the playoffs.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. —

New England Patriots coaches and players said they’re staying focused on Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins amid off-field assault allegations against wide receiver Stefon Diggs and defensive tackle Christian Barmore.

“Well, I would say not disappointing at all, these are allegations… It’s things that we have to handle, and every day that there’s distractions, some are smaller than others, and I’m confident that we’ll focus on the Dolphins and those two individuals… will be able to handle the ongoing legal process,” head coach Mike Vrabel said.

Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels echoed similar sentiments on Thursday.

“I can’t speak for Stef,” McDaniels said. “We had a good day of work yesterday, and I know he’s had a great day today so far in terms of being ready to go, walking through our stuff… I’ll let Stef talk about that.”

Both players took part in the team’s practice on Thursday but did not speak with the media.

Players in the Patriots locker room said the allegations won’t distract them from doing their jobs against the Dolphins.

“We got no distractions, we’re worried about what’s going on in this building and getting ready for Miami,” said cornerback Christian Gonzalez.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson described Diggs as “the ultimate leader” and said regardless of the off-field issues, the team will put their best foot forward come Sunday.

Quarterback Drake Maye similarly offered support to both players on Wednesday as the legal process plays out.

Diggs has been summoned to court over allegations that he attacked his personal chef over a pay dispute in early December. His attorney said Diggs denies the allegations and called them “unsubstantiated.”

Barmore is accused of assaulting the mother of his child in a Mansfield home in August. His attorney said evidence will demonstrate that no criminal conduct took place.

Diggs will be arraigned in January and Barmore will be arraigned in February.

A spokesperson for the NFL said both men are eligible to play at this time and both matters are under review by the league’s personal conduct policy.

The New England Patriots said they’re standing by both players.

In a statement about Diggs, the Patriots wrote in part, “We support Stefon.”

Fans had mixed reactions when asked about both players.

Kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.

New England (13-3) currently holds the #2 seed in the AFC.

If the Patriots win and the Denver Broncos lose to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, New England would receive the #1 seed and get a first-round bye along with home-field advantage for the playoffs.