The New England Patriots will once again be without running back Rhamondre Stevenson in Sunday’s clash with the visiting Kansas City Chiefs.
Stevenson’s absence was expected considering he hasn’t practiced all week, and he’s still dealing with a high ankle sprain. Although the Patriots won’t have their leading rusher, they will have wide receiver Demario Douglas, who was no longer present on the injury report.
On Friday, coach Bill Belichick confirmed to media members that the promising rookie wideout had cleared concussion protocol and should be available to play. Kayshon Boutte was also removed from the injury report.
As for the Chiefs, it looks like they’ll be moving forward once again without their explosive, all-purpose running back Isiah Pacheco, who was officially ruled out for the game.
Here are the full injury reports for both teams:
New England Patriots
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| RB Rhamondre Stevenson | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| DL Christian Barmore | Shoulder | LP | LP | DNP | Questionable |
| WR Kayshon Boutte | Shoulder | LP | LP | FP | Active |
| OT Trent Brown | Ankle/Hand | LP | DNP | DNP | Questionable |
| WR Demario Douglas | Concussion | LP | LP | FP | Active |
| WR DeVante Parker | Knee | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| WR JuJu Smith-Schuster | Ankle | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| ST Brenden Schooler | Illness | DNP | FP | Active | |
| OL Tyrone Wheatley Jr. | Knee | FP | FP | Active | |
| WR Tyquan Thornton | Hamstring | LP | LP | Questionable | |
| ST Matthew Slater | Not injury-related (Rest) | LP | LP | Questionable | |
| LB Ja’Whaun Bentley | Knee | LP | Questionable |
DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation
Pittsburgh Steelers
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| RB Isiah Pacheco | Shoulder | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| OL Donovan Smith | Neck | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| LB Leo Chenal | Illness | DNP | FP | FP | Active |
| S Mike Edwards | Illness | DNP | DNP | FP | Active |
| LB Nick Bolton | Wrist/Abdomen | LP | LP | FP | Active |
| S Justin Reid | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Active |
| RB Jerick McKinnon | Groin | FP | FP | FP | Active |
| CB L’Jarius Sneed | Knee | FP | FP | FP | Active |
| WR Kadarius Toney | Hip | FP | FP | FP | Active |
| LB Drue Tranquill | Concussion | FP | FP | FP | Active |
| WR Justyn Ross | Not injury-related | FP | FP | FP | Doubtful |
DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation ; FP: Full participation
The Patriots could be healthier than they’ve been in weeks on Sunday, while the Chiefs continue to try to overcome the loss of Pacheco, who has become their best offensive skilled player, outside of Travis Kelce.
