The New England Patriots were hit with an injury to running back Rhamondre Stevenson ahead of their Week 9 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons.

FOXBORO — It’s looking highly unlikely that running back Rhamondre Stevenson will be available for the Patriots on Sunday against the Falcons. Stevenson missed the entire week of practice with a toe injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel will announce the week’s injury report around 1 p.m.

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson will miss the big Week 9 matchup against the Falcons with a toe injury.

Two of the NFL's best defenses take center stage Sunday when the Texans host the Broncos in Week 9 action. The Texans have won three of four after an 0-3 start and are looking to improve their standing among the AFC teams on the outside looking in on the playoff picture while the 6-2 Broncos have won five straight -- tied with the Patriots for the longest active winning streak in the NFL -- and are hoping to maintain their spot atop the highly competitive AFC West.

Here’s how the Texans and Broncos stack up statistically ahead of Sunday's matchup at NRG Stadium in Week 9 of the NFL regular season.

You've probably heard that Lamar Jackson will be back for Baltimore. But what else is at stake in a game that, on the surface, seems lackluster?