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TreVeyon Henderson’s 11-Yard Long Gain and Why Patriots Fans Should Be Questioning His Big-Play Hype

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TreVeyon Henderson ran 14 times for just 42 yards in a Week 4 win against the Buffalo Bills, a performance that’s got to be a head-scratcher for anyone who’s been watching this guy.

Where Did the Explosiveness Go?

This is a dude known for his big-play potential, right? That’s his whole thing. But check this out: his long gain over the last two games? A measly 11 yards. Yeah, you heard that right, *11 yards* for someone who’s supposed to be busting out the big runs. That’s not just a quiet game, that’s a trend that totally clashes with his reputation.

Locked In and Locked Out of Big Plays?

What’s going on with his workload? Henderson is straight-up locked into a time share with Rhamondre Stevenson right now. That kind of split backfield makes it tough to find a rhythm, let alone consistently hit those big plays he’s known for. Because of that, he’s stuck as a RB3/Flex option, which is a pretty clear signal of where he stands in the pecking order.

So, if you’re betting on Henderson to suddenly erupt for those huge gains, you might be waiting a bit. With his longest run being just 11 yards across two games and sharing touches, his RB3/Flex status isn’t going anywhere fast. It’s a grind for him out there, not the highlight reel we were promised.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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