Overview

• Antonio Gibson injured his right knee on a second-quarter kickoff return, fumbled on the play, and was ruled out for the rest of the game after leaving the field visibly emotional.
• The Patriots have not announced the severity of Gibson’s injury, and outside medical speculation about possible ligament damage remains unconfirmed by the team.
• Rhamondre Stevenson lost an early fumble — his third of the season — before returning to score two second-half touchdowns in the Patriots’ 23-20 victory.
• With Gibson sidelined and Stevenson initially limited, rookie TreVeyon Henderson handled an increased workload on offense and is a candidate for return duties.
• Gibson’s absence strains both the backfield rotation and special teams, as he recently earned AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for a 90-yard kickoff return touchdown and the roster offers minimal immediate depth beyond a practice-squad option.