It’s official: Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson is out for multiple weeks with a high-ankle sprain. The news hit today, confirmed by Adam Schefter of ESPN, after Henderson limped off the field during New England’s win over the Raiders on Sunday. This is a rough blow for the Patriots, losing a key piece of their offense for a significant chunk of time.
No Surgery Needed, But This Still Stings
Good news, at least: Henderson won’t need surgery to fix the injury. But a high-ankle sprain isn’t something you just shake off. He’s expected to miss multiple weeks, which is a huge deal for any team, especially this early in the season when you’re trying to find your rhythm. Before he went down, Henderson was chipping in for the Patriots, putting up 22 yards on four carries and adding 16 yards on one catch against the Raiders. For the season, he had 42 carries for 163 yards and a touchdown in just four appearances. That’s production they’ll definitely miss.
Shuffling the Deck Before the Jets Showdown
This injury comes at a tough time, forcing the Patriots to make some significant adjustments. It’s not just Henderson, either. New England is also reportedly without left tackle Will Campbell, who’s dealing with a knee injury. So, they’re down two starters, and both are crucial positions. Talk about having to shuffle the deck. The coaching staff has some work to do to figure out how to fill those gaps. They’ve got to get it sorted quickly, because this Sunday, they’re facing the Jets. It’s going to be a real test to see how they adapt to these sudden holes in their lineup.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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