FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The New England Patriots will probably be with out beginning working again Rhamondre Stevenson for Sunday’s dwelling recreation in opposition to the Atlanta Falcons, coach Mike Vrabel introduced.
Stevenson, who leads the crew with 83 rushes for 279 yards and three touchdowns, has missed the week of observe with a toe damage. The one different working backs on the roster are second-round draft choose TreVeyon Henderson (5-10, 202) and former practice-squad participant Terrell Jennings (6-0. 217).
The Patriots signed working backs D’Ernest Johnson (seventh 12 months), Jonathan Ward (sixth 12 months) and Rushawn Baker (rookie) to their observe squad earlier this week, and considered one of them could possibly be elevated for the sport so as to add depth, in line with Vrabel.
Vrabel has famous that Stevenson’s pass-protection is extremely valued — it’s an space the Patriots and quarterback Drake Maye will miss in opposition to a Falcons protection that has the best blitz charge on opposing dropbacks (47.8%) and has allowed the fewest passing yards per recreation (149.1).
Stevenson has performed 62% of the offensive snaps this season, adopted by Henderson at 32%. The crew’s third working again to open the season, veteran Antonio Gibson, tore his ACL in Week 5. Gibson’s void has been crammed by Jennings, who has performed sparingly on offense (14 snaps whole).