The New England Patriots have rolled their competition this season, holding one of the league's top records heading into their Week 14 matchup against the Miami Dolphins despite numerous injuries like the one to Chris Hogan.

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the veteran wide receiver is set to return tonight after a four-game absence.

Hogan has been dealing with a right shoulder injury that he suffered on Oct. 29 in the win over the Los Angeles Chargers. In his absence, the Patriots have leaned more heavily upon Brandin Cooks and Danny Amendola at the position while getting running backs Rex Burkhead and James White more involved in the passing game.

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The return of Hogan should provide another viable option for Tom Brady against the Dolphins with All-Pro tight end Rob Gronkowski serving a one-game suspension.

In his second season with New England, the 29-year-old had quickly become of Brady's most dependable targets in the passing game racking, up 33 catches for 438 receiving yards and five touchdowns in eight games played.

The Patriots have an opportunity to become the third team in the NFL to lock up a playoff spot tonight. They'll clinch their ninth straight AFC East division title with a win on Monday night over Miami.