Big news dropping ahead of our Seahawks’ season opener on Wednesday, 12s! The New England Patriots are officially without their dynamic running back, Treveyon Henderson, for our Super Bowl rematch. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed the ankle injury means he’s out, and that’s a massive deal for them.
We are rolling into Week 1 against the Patriots on Wednesday, and get this: their dynamic running back, Treveyon Henderson, is officially sidelined. ESPN’s Adam Schefter confirmed the ankle injury means he’s out for our Super Bowl rematch. Honestly, it ain’t a shocker, the guy hasn’t hit the practice field since August 24. So, New England knew this was coming. This isn’t some minor ding, either. Henderson is their kind of back who can explode for those “home-run hitting” plays, and now he’s out. That takes a massive weapon off their board just as they are about to face us.
What does this mean for them, you ask? Rhamondre Stevenson is gonna be their bellcow, no doubt. But after that, it is Corey Kiner who steps in as the next man up for touches. Look, trying to count on Kiner to carry the load against our defense in a Super Bowl rematch? That feels like a massive risk for them. This ain’t some practice squad scrimmage, this is Week 1. We know our D is gonna be swarming, and they just lost a guy who can really break things open. Henderson still has long-term value, sure, with his speed and big-play ability, but his 2026 season is definitely off to a tough start for New England.
And while other teams might be scrambling for options on the waiver wire, thinking about guys like Mike Washington Jr. from Las Vegas who had a “fantastic preseason” or Rachaad White from Washington who could get a “very nice role” in a timeshare, that is *their* problem to solve. We are focused on the Patriots, on the actual game plan they have to scrap together now that Henderson is out. Washington’s Rachaad White, even with a Week 1 matchup against an “excellent Philadelphia Eagles defense,” is being talked up as “as good as you will get on waivers” for some teams. Or Arizona’s Tyler Allgeier, who is listed atop his depth chart even if a rookie is “expected to be the best option.” But those are desperate moves for desperate teams. The Patriots are facing our Hawks, and they are doing it without one of their most explosive players right out of the gate. That is a hole you cannot just fill with a waiver wire pickup, especially not against us.
So, while Henderson might have long-term value in the season, his 2026 is kicking off rough. For us? It is simple. Our Hawks are heading into Wednesday’s opener with a real opportunity to set the tone for the season against a Patriots team already down one of their key playmakers. The 12s are gonna be ready, and you know our boys will be too. Let’s go Hawks!
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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