The New England Patriots could be without several starters during Sunday’s matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New England listed five players as non-participants on its injury report Wednesday — wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, running back Rhamondre Stevenson, linebacker Christian Elliss, defensive lineman Joshua Farmer and offensive lineman Garrett Bradbury.

Boutte and Stevenson lead the club in receiving and rushing touchdowns, respectively, so missing them will present more than a few issues. Elliss’ absence would force weaken an already thin group at linebacker. Farmer is a rotational piece who has played more than a quarter of the club’s defensive snaps.

Bradbury literally touches the ball on every play, calls the protections that keep the franchise quarterback off his backsi

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