"In addition, starting wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will be out with a hamstring injury and starting linebacker Christian Elliss will also miss the game due to a hip ailment. In Stevenson's absence last week against the Falcons, the Patriots increased the workload of Henderson, their second-round draft pick from Ohio State. Henderson played a season-high 51 offensive snaps (of a possible 68) and finished with a team-high 55 rushing yards on 14 carries, while adding 4 receptions for 32 yards."
"The only other running back on the Patriots roster is first-year player Terrell Jennings, who at 6-foot-0, 217 pounds adds more of a thumping presence alongside the speedy Henderson (5-10, 202). The Patriots elevated veteran running back D'Ernest Johnson from the practice squad last week and will likely do so again against a Buccaneers defense that has produced 15 sacks over the last three games."
Rhamondre Stevenson will not play Sunday at Tampa Bay because of a lingering toe injury, opening the start for rookie TreVeyon Henderson. Kayshon Boutte and Christian Elliss will miss the game with a hamstring and a hip ailment. Henderson played a season-high 51 offensive snaps against the Falcons, gaining 55 rushing yards on 14 carries and adding 4 receptions for 32 yards. Terrell Jennings is the only other running back on the roster (6-0, 217) alongside Henderson (5-10, 202). D'Ernest Johnson was elevated from the practice squad last week and is likely to be elevated again. The Buccaneers defense has produced 15 sacks over the last three games. Boutte leads the team with five touchdown receptions and 431 receiving yards on 23 catches; rookie Kyle Williams should prepare for expanded opportunities alongside Stefon Diggs, Mack Hollins and DeMario "Pop" Douglas.
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