TAMPA, Fla. — The Patriots will need to rely on two rookies in Sunday’s matchup between division leaders.

The 7-2 Patriots take on the 6-2 Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Sunday. With running back Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) out, rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson and rookie wide receiver Kyle Williams will need to take on bigger roles.

Henderson is the Patriots’ leading rusher this season, while Williams has just two catches on six targets for 20 yards.

Here’s the Patriots’ full list of inactives:

QB Tommy DeVito (emergency third QB) RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) WR Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) OL Caedan Wallace DT Eric Gregory LB Christian Elliss (hip) S John Saunders

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Some notes:

• DeVito can only enter Sunday’s g

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