The Patriots head into Sunday’s Week 10 matchup in Munich with a couple of key offensive names hanging in the balance.
New England listed wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson as questionable for the game against the Detroit Lions, according to Friday’s final injury report. Brown is dealing with ankle and knee injuries, while Stevenson is working through a knee issue.
Brown was limited in practice all week. Stevenson missed Wednesday before returning as a limited participant on Thursday and Friday.
The Patriots also ruled out three players: offensive lineman Ben Brown, cornerback Carlton Davis III and running back TreVeyon Henderson. Ben Brown and Davis are both out with knee injuries, while Henderson is sidelined by illness.
Brown’s season has been a short one so far. He has played in only three games and has 9 catches for 101 yards. Since arriving in New England during the offseason, the former Philadelphia Eagles standout has had trouble staying on the field, which has limited his chance to build rhythm with quarterback Drake Maye.
Stevenson has been one of New England’s most productive offensive pieces. He has rushed for 399 yards and two touchdowns on 102 carries, and he has added 26 receptions for 258 yards and two receiving touchdowns. That gives him 657 yards from scrimmage.
AJ Brown and Rhamondre Stevenson both are listed as questionable for Sunday’s game in Munich against the Lions. https://t.co/vkfESHFOxZ
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 13, 2026
New England is trying to steady itself after a rough 2026 season that has followed its Super Bowl appearance in February. The Patriots are coming off a 45-27 loss to the Green Bay Packers last Sunday at Gillette Stadium.
Detroit arrives with momentum, riding a four-game winning streak and aiming to move to 7-2.
The Patriots listed several other players as questionable: Kevin Byard III, Reggie Gilliam, Cameron Latu, Walter Rouse, Brenden Schooler, Greg Van Roten and Charles Woods.
Maye, who showed up on the injury report with a right shoulder issue, practiced fully all week and carries no injury designation. Tight end Hunter Henry, limited in practice with a foot injury, also has no game designation.
With New England looking to respond after its latest setback, the status of Brown and Stevenson could end up shaping how much the offense can do against Detroit.
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