TreVeyon Henderson (ankle) not practicing Saturday
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Key Points:
- Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson has not practiced since August 24 due to a right ankle injury sustained during practice, but team officials believe he likely avoided a serious injury and expect updates soon.
- Henderson is competing with veteran Rhamondre Stevenson for the lead back role, with the Patriots currently leaning on Stevenson as the clear-cut starter while Henderson continues to develop.
- Henderson's involvement in the offense depends heavily on his pass protection skills, which were a weakness during his rookie season; without improvement, his playing time and role may remain limited in 2026.
- The Patriots' offense, boosted by the addition of A.J. Brown, could face fewer stacked defensive boxes this season, potentially improving running lanes for both Henderson and Stevenson.
- Backup running back Jennings is emerging as a potential waiver wire option if Henderson or Stevenson miss time, though his primary contributions are on special teams rather than fantasy scoring.
