TreVeyon Henderson reclaims Patriots backfield share

He scored on a 39-yard touchdown run in his season debut.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 201 min read

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What happened: TreVeyon Henderson returned from an ankle injury to handle 16 touches for the New England Patriots. He capitalized on an early fumble by Rhamondre Stevenson to finish with 76 total yards.

Why it matters: The usage shift alters the New England running game after Stevenson dominated the workload against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1. Henderson's efficiency positions him to challenge for the primary rushing role, though Stevenson remains involved on passing downs.

By the numbers: Henderson averaged 4.8 yards per carry and generated 13.6 fantasy points. Stevenson was limited to seven touches for 46 yards.

What to watch: The coaching staff will evaluate the snap distribution between Henderson and Stevenson for Week 3.

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Yahoo NFL Sep 20, 5:50 PM ET

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