Henderson Injury Throws RB Draft Into Chaos | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. Welcome in. This is NFL News Today, where the league meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The New England Patriots are facing a bit of a running back dilemma heading into the season. It's a split backfield situation with Trevian Henderson and Ramondrey Stevenson, and for fantasy football players, it's been a real headache trying to figure out who to draft. Henderson, who had a strong working year with over 900 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, is currently dealing with an ankle injury. This ankle issue is making Henderson's availability for the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks uncertain. He was seen in street clothes recently, which definitely raises some eyebrows. Last season, Henderson showed up some serious explosiveness, averaging over five yards per carry, and he even handled a lot of the goal line work. Despite Ramondrey Stevenson getting more overall snaps, Stevenson, on the other hand, has been a pretty consistent fantasy producer throughout his career. He's known for his high floor, meaning he usually puts up reliable points week after

1:02week. With Henderson's injury cloud hanging over him, Stevenson is likely to see a heavier workload early on, especially of Henderson's sideline for an an extended period. The decision between these two really comes down to what kind of fantasy manager you are. If you're looking for that explosive upside and are willing to take a gamble, Henderson might be your guy, assuming he can get healthy. He showed he can be an RB1 when given the chance. But if you prefer a safer bet, someone who will consistently churn out points, Stevenson is the pick, especially with the current uncertainty around. Henderson. He offers that steady production and could be a solid bridge for fantasy managers employing a zero running back strategy.