FOXBORO — Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday that running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe), wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) and linebacker Christian Elliss (hip) have been ruled out for Week 10 against the Buccaneers.

Stevenson, Boutte and Elliss all are starters for the Patriots. None of the three players practiced this week. Stevenson missed last week’s game against the Falcons. Boutte and Elliss both suffered injuries in that 24-23 win.

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The Patriots are in the midst of a six-game winning streak and are set to face the 6-2 Buccaneers without two of their best offensive players.

Their offense was not as efficient or explosive without Stevenson and Boutte on the field. They could struggle this week against the blitz-heavy Buccaneers, since Stevenso

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