The New England Patriots just snagged their first win of the season, a glimmer of hope, right? But that momentum is about to face a brutal test. The team announced Saturday that they’re heading into their AFC East showdown against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium without two key offensive weapons: running back TreVeyon Henderson is out with an illness, and wide receiver A.J. Brown is sidelined by an ankle/knee injury. Talk about a gut punch to their offensive firepower.
Brown’s Injury Woes Continue After Week 1 Scare Against Seattle
A.J. Brown was supposed to be a game-changer for the Patriots, a massive offseason acquisition intended as a top target for Drake Maye. But it’s been a tough go. Remember that season opener where he got a high ankle sprain? Yeah, that was against *our* Seattle squad, sidelining him until Week 6. He’d just gotten back, playing in the past two games, racking up 101 receiving yards and seeing the ball targeted heavily since his return. Now, he’s back on the injury report, and you have to wonder what this means for his impact going forward.
Henderson’s Efficient Production Also Off the Field
It’s not just Brown. TreVeyon Henderson, who’s been the Patriots’ No. 2 running back, is also out. He’s been super efficient in his limited role this year, putting up 203 rushing yards and one touchdown on 52 carries. Plus, he’s chipped in with five receptions for 45 yards. Losing that kind of steady, efficient production, especially with Brown already out, just adds insult to injury for that New England offense.
So, the Patriots are off to Miami riding their first win, but they’re doing it with a seriously depleted offense. This AFC East matchup is always tough, but without Brown and Henderson, it’s going to be an uphill battle to keep that one-game winning streak alive.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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