The New England Patriots received a significant boost ahead of their Week 10 meeting with the Detroit Lions in Munich, as wide receiver A.J. Brown and running back Rhamondre Stevenson are both expected to suit up Sunday morning.

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that sources indicated both players, previously listed as questionable, would be available for the 9:30 a.m. ET kickoff at Allianz Arena.

Brown has been limited by ankle and knee issues that kept him out of the previous two games.

The 29-year-old, acquired from the Philadelphia Eagles in the offseason in a deal that included a future first-round pick, has appeared in only three contests this season and recorded nine catches for 101 yards.

He returned to practice this week on a limited basis each day, and head coach Mike Vrabel expressed optimism Friday about his progress.

His anticipated return would restore a proven downfield threat for quarterback Drake Maye as New England tries to move past its 5-4 record.

Detroit will also be without cornerback DJ Reed, who was ruled out with a hip injury, potentially creating additional opportunities in the passing game.

Stevenson’s situation appeared more precarious earlier in the week. He left last Sunday’s loss to the Green Bay Packers with a knee injury that initially raised concerns about a multi-week absence.

He sat out Wednesday’s session but worked in a limited capacity on Thursday and Friday. Through nine games he has rushed for 399 yards and two touchdowns on 102 carries while adding 26 receptions for 258 yards and two more scores.

His availability takes on added importance after the Patriots placed second-year back TreVeyon Henderson on injured reserve Saturday because of an illness that will sideline him for at least four more games.

Without Stevenson, the backfield would have leaned primarily on Corey Kiner and Lan Larison.

The Patriots also activated fullback Reggie Gilliam and offensive lineman Greg Van Roten from injured reserve, further bolstering an offense that has dealt with a series of setbacks.

While Schefter’s update offers encouraging signs, neither Brown nor Stevenson has been officially cleared; their final status will be confirmed when New England announces its inactive list roughly 90 minutes before kickoff.

The Lions enter the contest at 6-2, making the return of New England’s top rusher and a high-upside receiver a meaningful development in what figures to be a challenging overseas matchup.