Overview

• Gibson injured his knee on a second-quarter kickoff return that ended in a fumble recovered by New England, and he was ruled out for the game.
• He left the field under his own power but was limping and visibly emotional before heading to the medical tent.
• ESPN and NFL Network reporting confirmed the in-game ruling, which came shortly after the play.
• Rhamondre Stevenson’s earlier lost fumble reduced his role, shifting more snaps to Henderson as the Patriots managed a thin backfield.
• Replays prompted outside medical concern for possible ligament damage, though the team has not provided a diagnosis; Gibson had six carries for 21 yards and one catch for five yards before exiting.