Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich compared Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson to Marshawn Lynch.

Stevenson (toe) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Taylor Kyles of CLNSMedia.com reports.

Rhamondre Stevenson recently suffered a toe injury and is listed as questionable for Week 9, leading the New England Patriots to sign a veteran running back as a potential replacement.

As the New England Patriots took the fields adjacent to Gillette Stadium for their second practice of Week 9, one player conspicuous by his

Rhamondre Stevenson was held out of practice due to a toe injury. Stevenson ran 14 times for 34 yards in last Sunday’s 32-13 win over the Browns. TreVeyon Henderson led the team with 10 carries for 75 yards and the Patriots also signed running back Terrell Jennings to the 53-man roster on Wednesday. He had two carries for 15 yards in Week 8.

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson’s toe injury clouds the New England Patriots’ momentum as they ride a five-game winning streak and hold first place in the AFC East under head coach Mike Vrabel’s rejuvenated leadership.

The Patriots and Falcons have released their official Thursday injury reports ahead of Sunday's Week 9 matchup at Gillette Stadium.

Rhamondre Stevenson and the New England Patriots play the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. His numbers from his previous game: 14 carries, 34 yards. Game Time: 1 p.m.

Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson could step into the spotlight against Atlanta as Rhamondre Stevenson deals with a toe injury