"The New England Patriots are going to be shorthanded going into Thursday's primetime matchup against the New York Jets. The team announced on Wednesday afternoon that four starters have been ruled out of that bout against New York at Gillette Stadium: running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe), wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), tight end Austin Hooper (concussion), and linebacker Christian Elliss (hip)."
"Stevenson will now miss three straight games due to his toe injury, prompting a greater role for rookie TreVeyon Henderson moving forward. Henderson answered the call during Sunday's win over the Buccaneers, with the 2025 second-round pick rushing for 147 yards and two touchdowns. But Henderson was also listed on the injury report this week with a knee issue, which could sap some of his explosiveness if called upon."
"If Jennings is either ruled out or ineffective, New England does have three running backs on their practice squad - D'Ernest Johnson, Jonathan Ward, and Rushawn Baker. This will mark the second game in a row that Elliss has missed due to that hip injury, although Jack Gibbens stepped up in increased snaps with a 10-tackle performance against the Bucs."
Four New England Patriots starters—Rhamondre Stevenson (toe), Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), Austin Hooper (concussion), and Christian Elliss (hip)—are ruled out for Thursday night's game against the New York Jets. Two additional players, Terrell Jennings (knee) and Joshua Farmer (ankle), are listed as questionable. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson is expected to take on a larger role after rushing for 147 yards and two touchdowns in the recent win, though he carries a knee issue. The practice squad includes D'Ernest Johnson, Jonathan Ward, and Rushawn Baker as further depth. Hunter Henry is the only active tight end with Hooper out.
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