Big news just dropped out of Foxborough: starting left tackle Will Campbell and rotational running back TreVeyon Henderson are both trending in a huge positive direction for Sunday’s game against the New York Jets. After being listed as questionable all week with their respective knee and ankle injuries, the word from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network is they’re now considered “likely” to play. That’s a massive shift in momentum, and you know the Jets’ defensive coordinators are scrambling right now.
Henderson’s Lightning-Fast Return Stuns
Seriously, how is TreVeyon Henderson already back? The guy went down hard in the second quarter of last week’s win over the Raiders and couldn’t get back in the game. Initial reports painted a grim picture, with whispers of “multiple weeks” on the sideline thanks to a high ankle sprain. High ankle sprains are no joke, but this dude was back on the practice fields on Wednesday, moving around and getting work in. That’s a testament to his toughness, or maybe some seriously good medical staff, but either way, it’s a huge boost for the Patriots’ backfield depth. Last week, it was third-stringer Corey Kiner who had to step up, so getting Henderson back changes the whole dynamic.
Campbell’s Knee Scare Was Just a Blip
Right after Henderson went down, Will Campbell followed him to the injury tent. He was hurt just two plays later, heading straight to the locker room. You just held your breath when you saw your starting left tackle disappear, especially with those initial fears that he might “miss some time” with a knee sprain. But just like Henderson, Campbell was back out there on Wednesday and participating for all three days of practice. The offensive line needs him, especially against an AFC East rival like the Jets. Last week, rookie Caleb Lomu, a first-round pick, had to fill in, which is a lot to ask of a young guy. Having Campbell back to anchor that left side is massive for protecting the quarterback.
These aren’t the only good vibes coming from One Patriot Place either. Wide receiver A.J. Brown was activated off injured reserve on Saturday and is also expected to suit up against the Jets. It’s an injury report full of good news, which is exactly what you want heading into a rivalry game. Kickoff against those pesky Jets is set for 1 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium. We’ll be watching closely to see what kind of workload Henderson and Campbell get, but just having them active is a win. Let’s get it!
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Originally reported by Pats Pulpit.
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