The New England Patriots beat the Atlanta Falcons 24-23 in Week 9, but now head coach Mike Vrabel has delivered tough news. Three key offensive weapons won’t be available for practice today, creating a significant challenge for the offense with multiple players sidelined.

Wide receiver Kayshon Boutte is sidelined with a hamstring issue and won’t practice. Running back Rhamondre Stevenson suffered a toe injury, and Linebacker Christian Elliss also won’t participate due to a hip problem.

The absence of Boutte and Stevenson particularly stings, given how central they are to the offensive scheme.

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