The New England Patriots have ruled out three players and listed nine as questionable for Sunday’s Week 10 matchup against the Detroit Lions in Munich. Wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson are among those whose availability remains uncertain.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 15, at Allianz Arena. The Lions enter the game with a 6-2 record, while New England faces depth concerns in its backfield, receiving group and offensive line.
## Patriots Rule Out Three Players Against the Lions
The Patriots will be without:
– **TreVeyon Henderson, RB:** Illness
– **Carlton Davis III, CB:** Knee
– **Ben Brown, G/C:** Knee
All three missed practice Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Henderson’s absence leaves New England particularly thin at running back, with Stevenson also managing a knee injury. Davis will miss his fifth game of the season, leaving the Patriots without an experienced cornerback against Jared Goff and Detroit’s passing attack. Ben Brown’s injury adds to the uncertainty on an offensive line that has dealt with considerable turnover this season.
## Nine Patriots Listed as Questionable
New England’s questionable players are:
– **A.J. Brown, WR:** Ankle/knee
– **Rhamondre Stevenson, RB:** Knee
– **Kevin Byard III, S:** Chest
– **Reggie Gilliam, FB:** Knee
– **Cameron Latu, TE:** Back
– **Walter Rouse, OL:** Concussion protocol
– **Brenden Schooler, S:** Hamstring
– **Greg Van Roten, OL:** Hamstring
– **Charles Woods, CB:** Hamstring
Brown has missed the Patriots’ last two games after aggravating a knee injury in practice. He returned to practice this week but was limited in all three sessions, so his status for Sunday remains uncertain. He has played in three of New England’s nine games this season, recording nine catches for 101 yards. If available, he would give quarterback Drake Maye another receiving option.
Stevenson also missed Wednesday’s practice before participating on a limited basis Thursday and Friday. With Henderson ruled out, New England could rely more heavily on Corey Kiner if Stevenson is unavailable or limited. Kiner has averaged 4.9 yards per carry in limited opportunities this season, while Stevenson also contributes as a receiver and pass protector.
## Drake Maye Has No Injury Designation
Maye appeared on the injury report with a right shoulder issue but practiced fully all three days and carries no injury designation into Sunday’s game.
Tight end Hunter Henry, who was limited during the week with a foot injury, also has no game designation. Offensive tackle Morgan Moses progressed from limited participation Wednesday and Thursday to a full practice Friday and likewise has no designation.
New England may make roster moves before kickoff to address its depth, particularly if questionable players such as Gilliam or Van Roten cannot play. The biggest decisions remain Brown and Stevenson: both could return Sunday, but neither is guaranteed to suit up.
The Patriots and Lions are scheduled to kick off at 9:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 15. The game will air nationally on FOX.
