The New England Patriots will be a bit shorthanded when they head to Tampa Bay to play Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers Sunday. Head coach Mike Vrabel said Friday that wide receiver Kayshon Boutte, running back Rhamondre Stevenson, and linebacker Christian Elliss will all miss the game.

Stevenson still has a toe injury and Ellis has a bad hip. Boutte suffered a hamstring injury in the second quarter last week against Atlanta and did not return to the game. The Patriots held on to beat the Falcons , 24-23 at Gillette Stadium. Vrabel described Boutte as day-to-day following the game.

The third-year wide receiver is having his best season in the NFL. So far in nine games, Boutte has 431 yards and career-highs in touchdowns (5) and average yards per reception (18.7). Boutte is on pace t

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