What happened: Brown did not make the trip because of his knee injury. Henderson entered the opener with uncertain availability and remained a non-participant because of his ankle.
Why it matters: New England loses interior offensive-line depth with Brown unavailable. Henderson’s travel leaves open the possibility of playing, but his continued absence from practice clouds the backfield plan.
By the numbers: Brown’s knee injury dates to Aug. 13; Henderson has not practiced since Aug. 24.
What to watch: The next game-status designation will clarify Henderson’s availability for the opener.