FOXBORO — The Patriots are banged up at three key positions in a short week before Thursday night’s game against the Jets.

Running backs Rhamondre Stevenson (toe) and Terrell Jennings (knee) and linebackers Christian Elliss (hip) and Jack Gibbens (hamstring) were working off to the side at the start of Tuesday’s practice. Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte (hamstring) was also off the side and appeared limited.

Tight end Austin Hooper (concussion) and defensive tackle Joshua Farmer (ankle) were absent.

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Stevenson, Elliss and Boutte all missed Sunday’s win over the Buccaneers with injuries. Jennings suffered his injury midgame and didn’t finish. Gibbens led the team in tackles in the 28-23 win.

If Stevenson and Jennings can’t play Thursday, expect rookie TreVeyon Henderson to

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