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Patriots Offense Gets Boost as Stevenson, Boutte Set to Return Against Bengals

FOXBOROUGH, MA – The New England Patriots’ offense is poised for a significant boost as running back Rhamondre Stevenson and wide receiver Kayshon Boutte are expected to return to the lineup this Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Head Coach Mike Vrabel confirmed on Friday that Stevenson, who has missed the last three games with a toe injury, is trending toward playing after a positive week of practice. Boutte, sidelined for the last two games with a hamstring injury, is also set to return. Linebacker Jahlani Tavai is the only Patriots player with an injury designation for the game, ruled out due to personal reasons.

Stevenson’s return comes after TreVeyon Henderson capitalized on the opportunity, racking up 330 rushing yards and five touchdowns in his absence. It remains to be seen how the Patriots will split carries between the two backs.

Boutte’s return is equally significant. Despite missing the last two games, Boutte still ranks second on the team in receiving yards (431) behind Stefon Diggs (659). His nine plays of 20 yards or more and impressive 18.7 yards-per-catch average make him a valuable deep threat for quarterback Drake Maye.

The timing of their return couldn’t be better, as the Patriots face a struggling Cincinnati Bengals defense that has allowed at least 27 points in nine consecutive games. The Bengals are on the verge of setting an unfortunate league record if they fail to improve that stat in Sunday’s game.

The Patriots-Bengals matchup kicks off at 1 p.m. ET this Sunday and will be broadcast on CBS.

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