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#patriots-injuries

Drake Maye and the Patriots have a chance to extend their remarkable winning streak to 10 games - which would be the franchise's longest since 2015 - against the Giants on Monday night. That chance comes in prime time (their first "Monday Night Football" appearance since December 2022) and in their all-time sharpest uniforms (the Pat Patriot gear, obviously, worn from 1984-92).

Rhamondre Stevenson (toe), Kayshon Boutte (hamstring), and Christian Ellis (hip) will all be sidelined as the Patriots head to Tampa to take on the NFC South leaders, Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel told reporters on Friday. Stevenson didn't play in last week's victory against the Falcons, but rookie TreVeyon Henderson and veteran Terrell Jennings did enough to get the job done.

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.

As the Patriots were preparing for their Week 1 matchup with the Dolphins on Sunday, a game that is widely being considered a must-win showdown to keep their season on track, they faced the unfortunate circumstances of dealing with more injured players whose absence could make a significant negative impact on their chances to walk out with a win. One of those players is cornerback Christian Gonzalez, who hasn't practiced with the team since July 28, when he injured his hamstring.