Henderson's Status Decides Patriots' Opening Night | NFL News

0:00On September 6th, the New England Patriots are keeping a close eye on running back Treveye on Henderson as they approach their week one matchup against. The Seattle Seahawks. Henderson's been sidelined with an ankle injury and his availability for the season opener is still up in the air. With the gain schedule for next Wednesday, the team might need to look at other options if he can't play. Even if Henderson does suit up, he might be limited in his effectiveness after missing significant practice time. Last season, he was a standout rookie, racking of 911 rushing yards on 180 carries, averaging and impressive. 5.1 yards per carry. He was a key player in the Patriots Super Bowl run, bringing an explosive element to their offense and setting a franchise record for four or more. 50 yard runs or touchdowns in a single year. If Henderson is unable to go, Ramondri Stevenson would step into the starting role. Stevenson has earned the coaching staff's trust with his abilities as both a runner and a blocker. Head coach Mike Raeble has expressed his admiration for Stevenson's blocking skills, noting

1:05how crucial it is for backs to be able to protect the quarterback against pressure. The Patriots seem confident they can still feel the strong team even without Henderson. Raeble has indicated that they have a versatile group of players with different strengths and will determine who plays based on the situation. They plan to provide further updates on Henderson's status in the days leading up to the game. As it stands now, it's looking like the second year back might miss the season opener. The team is weighing their options and will make a decision based on Henderson's recovery and the overall game plan for facing the Seahawks. That's the story for today, NFL News Today, driven by AI.