The New England Patriots are officially without running back TreVeyon Henderson for what’s being called “multiple” weeks, a tough blow after he picked up a high ankle sprain during their hard-fought win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Talk about a gut punch when you’re trying to build some momentum.
The Injury Breakdown
ESPN’s Adam Schefter dropped the news, confirming the severity of Henderson’s injury. Good news is he won’t need surgery, which is always a relief when you’re talking about a running back’s lower body. But even without going under the knife, a high ankle sprain is no joke for an NFL player. It’s a tricky one that can sideline players for longer than folks expect, especially when you need that explosive push off the ground. This isn’t some minor tweak, and it’s going to hurt.
Where It All Went Sideways
Henderson picked up the injury early in the second quarter, right after ripping off a solid 11-yard run. You just hate to see it happen like that; one minute he’s making a play, the next he’s in trouble. He came up limping and, despite trying to tough it out for a bit, was officially ruled out of the game midway through the third quarter. Before he went down, he had already put up 22 yards on 4 carries and snagged a 16-yard reception. He was making plays, showing that burst, and then just like that, he was sidelined.
So, while the Patriots secured the win, losing Henderson for an extended period is a definite setback for their backfield. They’ll have to figure out their rotation without him for the foreseeable future, and that’s a hole you don’t easily fill.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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