Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson left Sunday’s game against the Raiders with an ankle injury, and he’s officially questionable to return. This is a tough blow for New England’s backfield, especially considering Henderson’s history this season.
Deja Vu All Over Again For Henderson’s Ankle
This isn’t just a random knock, either. Henderson went down on the sideline after a sweet third-down hook-and-ladder conversion, which sounds pretty brutal. He had to head straight to the locker room with the training staff. What makes it sting even more for the Patriots faithful is that this isn’t his first dance with an ankle issue this season. The second-year back already dealt with a right ankle injury late in training camp, and that forced him to miss the season opener entirely. Talk about a tough start to the year for the kid.
Stevenson Steps Up When It Matters
Before he had to bail, Henderson was actually putting in some good work, carrying the ball four times for 22 yards on the ground. He also added a 16-yard completion and another 12 yards on that lateral play. With him out, you know who’s stepping up big time: Rhamondre Stevenson. He’s expected to chew up the majority of the workload, and he already put points on the board with New England’s second touchdown of the day. Corey Kiner is also on the game day roster, so he’s there if they need another body. But let’s be real, it’s Stevenson’s show now.
For the Patriots, it’s all about Stevenson handling the load and Kiner being ready. They’ll be watching Henderson’s status super close for updates. This backfield suddenly looks a lot thinner.
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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