Stevenson’s absence means rookie TreVeyon Henderson should shoulder his heaviest workload to date against Atlanta. Newly-promoted Terrell Jennings is the only other running back on the 53-man roster, so the Patriots will also likely elevate a practice squad member.

Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich said that Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson was like Marshawn Lynch with how difficult he is to tackle.

FOXBORO — It’s looking highly unlikely that running back Rhamondre Stevenson will be available for the Patriots on Sunday against the Falcons. Stevenson missed the entire week of practice with a toe injury. Head coach Mike Vrabel will announce the week’s injury report around 1 p.m.

With Rhamondre Stevenson missing his third straight practice, rookie TreVeyon Henderson is in line for a bigger workload for the Patriots