TreVeyon Henderson's Ankle Keeps Him Off the Practice Field Again
The Patriots' leading rusher hasn't practiced since August 24 and is a real question mark for Wednesday's opener. Here's your fantasy game plan.
No practice since Aug 24 — hold him but don't bank on Week 1 volume.
- Hasn't practiced since Aug 24 ankle injury
- Led Pats with 180 carries, 911 yds, 9 TD in 2025
- 206 PPR pts last season (2025), our RB21
- Stevenson would lead backfield if Henderson sits
- Opener vs Seahawks is Wednesday
TreVeyon Henderson was again a non-participant at Patriots practice, marking nearly two weeks without a rep since he rolled his ankle on August 24. With New England's regular-season opener against the Seahawks set for Wednesday, the clock is very much ticking — and the team's first official practice report hasn't even dropped yet.
That's a problem for anyone who spent draft capital on him. Henderson led the Patriots in 2025 with 180 carries for 911 yards and nine touchdowns, adding 35 grabs for 221 yards and a score. That's 206 PPR points on the season and enough to slot him at RB21 (No. 60 overall) in our 2026 rankings. His last-five-game form was steady, tracking just +1.8 fantasy points above his 2025 average.
Who Eats If He Can't Go
If Henderson is inactive, the ball goes to Rhamondre Stevenson. Stevenson quietly closed 2025 strong — his final five games ran +7.5 fantasy points above his season average — and he posted 603 rushing yards, seven scores, and 32 catches for 345 yards across 14 games. That's 175 PPR points and an RB25 (No. 86) tag in our model. A bell-cow role against Seattle would be a genuine spike week.
Behind him, things thin out fast. Corey Kiner, acquired via trade from the Cardinals, would work as the No. 2 back despite a threadbare résumé — just 58 rushing yards and 15 receiving yards for nine PPR points across four games in 2025. New England would likely also promote Hassan Haskins or Lan Larison from the practice squad to fill out the rotation.
The Fantasy Move
Henderson managers should hold, but hedge. He's got real upside once healthy, and you don't cut an RB21 over one ankle. Still, treat Wednesday as a maybe until the practice report says otherwise — have a Plan B in your lineup slot. The clearer play is Stevenson: if you can grab him off waivers or from a bench, do it. He's the immediate beneficiary and a legitimate flex-to-RB2 start if Henderson sits, with proven late-season form backing it up.
