Patriots Set to Face Texans Without Stevenson

The Denver Broncos are facing a challenging week as they head into a Thursday Night Football game against the New Orleans Saints without their star cornerback, Pat Surtain II, who is unlikely to clear concussion protocol in time (Sporting News). Meanwhile, the Saints are also struggling with a depleted offensive line, as Lucas Patrick is ruled out against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, forcing recent acquisition Connor McGovern into the starting lineup (The Advocate). The Buffalo Bills will be without defensive tackle Ed Oliver for their upcoming game against the New York Jets due to a hamstring injury, with rookie DeWayne Carter expected to fill in (Democrat and Chronicle). Additionally, the New England Patriots will play against the Houston Texans without their top running back, Rhamondre Stevenson, due to a foot injury, and have decided to start rookie quarterback Drake Maye in a bid to turn around their four-game losing streak (Newsweek, The Cold Wire).