The Patriots’ offense likely will be shorthanded again this Sunday. Top running back Rhamondre Stevenson (foot) and starting left tackle Vederian Lowe (ankle) both were absent from Thursday’s practice outside Gillette Stadium — the team’s last before it heads to London for its Week 7 matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Patriots are heading to London for a Week 7 clash against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Patriots have dropped five straight and will look to get back on track against another 1-5 team in the Jaguars,

New England Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones returns an punt for a touchdown during an NFL game against the New York Jets on Nov. 20, 2022, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (Winslow Townson/AP Images for Panini) FOXBOROUGH — The Patriots could be missing three important pieces when they head across the pond.