FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Starting New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson won't play in Sunday's road game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of a lingering toe injury, head coach Mike Vrabel announced, which paves the way for rookie TreVeyon Henderson to make his second straight start.

In addition, starting wide receiver Kayshon Boutte will be out with a hamstring injury and starting linebacker Christian Elliss will also miss the game with a hip ailment.

In Stevenson's absence last week against the Falcons, the Patriots increased the workload of Henderson, their second-round draft pick from Ohio State. Henderson played a season-high 51 offensive snaps (of a possible 68) and finished with a team-high 55 rushing yards on 14 carries, while adding four receptions

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