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Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson Battles for Playing Time in Patriots' Crowded Backfield
6 Oct
Summary
- Rookie RB TreVeyon Henderson has been overshadowed by veterans Antonio Gibson and Rhamondre Stevenson
- Stevenson continues to struggle with fumbles, potentially opening the door for Henderson
- Patriots' running back situation remains a "mixed bag" as of October 6, 2025
As of October 6, 2025, the New England Patriots' running back situation remains a messy one, with rookie TreVeyon Henderson struggling to carve out a significant role. Henderson, who had an explosive preseason, has been overshadowed by veterans Antonio Gibson and Rhamondre Stevenson.
Despite the Patriots' backfield woes, Henderson has yet to see substantial playing time. This is particularly puzzling given that both Gibson and Stevenson have been plagued by fumble issues. In fact, Stevenson coughed up the ball again in the first quarter of the Patriots' Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
If Stevenson's fumbling problems continue, it could open the door for Henderson to finally get his chance to shine. However, as of now, the Patriots' running game remains a "mixed bag," with no clear lead back emerging. The team will need to find a way to stabilize the position if they hope to turn their season around.
