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The Patriots rule out Rhamondre Stevenson for the Texans game
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The Patriots rule out Rhamondre Stevenson for the Texans game

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Rhamondre Stevenson was ruled out of Sunday’s home game against the Houston Texans after missing the week of practice with a foot injury, meaning rookie quarterback Drake Maye won’t have the New England Patriots’ top running back make his first career start.

Five-year veteran Antonio Gibson is expected to start, while fellow five-year veteran JaMycal Hasty moved up the depth chart. Coach Jerod Mayo said the team will also likely promote a running back from the practice squad — either third-year Kevin Harris or freshman Terrell Jennings.

Stevenson leads the team with 356 yards on 77 carries (4.6 average) and three touchdowns, along with 13 receptions for 37 yards.

Gibson totaled 207 yards on 35 carries (5.9 average) and eight catches for 86 yards.

Stevenson left Sunday’s 15-10 loss to the Dolphins late in the fourth quarter but returned to the game. Immediately after the game, he said he didn’t think the injury would affect his availability against the Texans.

“I just felt a helmet right in my calf,” he said at the time. “I just had to make sure I was OK, and I was. I felt good about being back out there and I think I’m fine.”

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