Initial X-rays on Stevenson's right ankle were negative and the belief is that the running back's MRI will reveal a sprain. The results of Stevenson's MRI thus loom large, but with the Patriots on a short week and playing again Thursday against the Steelers, the running back's Week 14 status is cloudy.

Rhamondre Stevenson, the RB for the New England Patriots, is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Saints. He has been dealing with a thigh injury but practiced in a limited fashion this week. Stevenson is expected to maintain his lead role in the Patriots' backfield, alongside Ezekiel Elliott and Ty Montgomery.

The New England Patriots have placed cornerback Jack Jones on injured reserve due to an injured hamstring, which means he will miss at least the first four games of the season. Jones had gun charges against him dropped earlier in the week and was expected to be available for the season opener, but he apparently injured his hamstring during practice and hasn't practiced since. The Patriots have Christian Gonzalez and Jonathan Jones as the projected starting cornerbacks, with Marcus Jones, Myles Bryant, and Shaun Wade as the next options on the depth chart. Jalen Mills, who started at cornerback last season, has been working more at safety but could move back if needed. The Patriots also signed running back Ty Montgomery and elevated linebacker Calvin Munson for the opener.