New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson is expected to be sidelined for a "short period of time" with the knee injury that he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Whether that timeframe is long enough to warrant the do-everything back being placed on injured reserve remains to be seen. However, one is is certain: it's another blow to a Patriots team that has been smacked over the head with injuries on a weekly basis.

Not only did Stevenson serve as the team's No. 1 rusher, but he was also the best running back in pass protection and another reliable receiving target for quarterback Drake Maye. The team is also missing second-year running back TreVeyon Henderson, who has missed the last two games with a mysterious illness.

That leaves Corey Kiner as the new No. 1 running back and Lan Larison as the reserve option for the Patriots. The team could also elevate Terrell Jennings from the practice squad for the Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions.

As for Maye, he'll have to make adjustments, as he has all season, for not having one of his favorite offensive weapons on the field.

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