FOXBORO — The Patriots will be without running back Rhamondre Stevenson in rookie quarterback Drake Maye’s first career start.
Stevenson was ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Texans with a foot injury. Antonio Gibson is in line to start in Stevenson’s place with JaMycal Hasty serving as a backup.
Head coach Jerod Mayo said the team will figure out who to elevate from the practice squad to serve as a third option between Kevin Harris and rookie Terrell Jennings.
LB Anfernee Jennings (shoulder), LS Joe Cardona (calf), S Kyle Dugger (ankle), WR Kendrick Bourne (knee), CB Marcus Jones (groin), C Nick Leverett (ankle), WR K.J. Osborn (shoulder), G Layden Robinson (ankle/wrist), LB Sione Takitaki (knee), CB Marco Wilson (groin) and CB Isaiah Bolden (hamstring) are questionable to play.
DT Davon Godchaux (elbow), T Vederian Lowe (knee) and CB Jonathan Jones (shoulder) are good to go.
Stevenson started the first four games of the season but fumbled in each game before being benched for Gibson in Week 5. Stevenson still finished with more touches than Gibson, carrying the ball 12 times for 89 yards with a touchdown and catching four passes for 3 yards. Gibson finished with six carries for 52 yards and caught one 4-yard pass.
Gibson has the Patriots’ two longest plays this season, a 50-yard reception and 45-yard run. He has 35 carries for 207 yards and eight catches for 86 yards. Stevenson leads the team with 77 rushing attempts for 356 yards with three touchdowns and has added 13 catches for 37 yards.
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