"Stevenson, who leads the team with 83 rushes for 279 yards and three touchdowns, has missed the week of practice with a toe injury. The only other running backs on the roster are second-round draft pick TreVeyon Henderson (5-10, 202) and former practice-squad player Terrell Jennings (6-0. 217). The Patriots signed running backs D'Ernest Johnson (seventh year), Jonathan Ward (sixth year) and Rushawn Baker (rookie) to their practice squad earlier this week,"
"Vrabel has noted that Stevenson's pass-protection is highly valued -- it is an area the Patriots and quarterback Drake Maye will miss against a Falcons defense that has the highest blitz rate on opposing dropbacks (47.8%) and has allowed the fewest passing yards per game (149.1). Stevenson has played 62% of the offensive snaps this season, followed by Henderson at 32%."
Rhamondre Stevenson will be unavailable for Sunday's home game against the Atlanta Falcons because of a toe injury. Stevenson leads the Patriots with 83 rushes for 279 yards and three touchdowns and missed the week of practice. The roster's other running backs are TreVeyon Henderson and Terrell Jennings. The Patriots signed D'Ernest Johnson, Jonathan Ward and Rushawn Baker to the practice squad for potential elevation to add depth. Coach Mike Vrabel highlighted Stevenson's pass-protection, which the offense and quarterback Drake Maye will miss against a Falcons defense with a 47.8% blitz rate and the fewest passing yards allowed per game (149.1). Stevenson has played 62% of offensive snaps; Henderson has played 32%. Antonio Gibson tore his ACL in Week 5 and Jennings has been used sparingly.
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