Overview
- Henderson hurt his right ankle in a late‑August practice and missed the season opener as he recovered.
- After returning to full practice late in the week, multiple reports say he is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Henderson told reporters he feels fully healthy and said he is “ready to go” after the missed game.
- The Patriots plan to split carries between Henderson and veteran Rhamondre Stevenson, with coaches set to manage snap counts as they reintegrate Henderson.
- New England's offense struggled in Week 1 — averaging 4.1 yards per play in a 13‑10 loss — and injuries to top receivers have increased the pressure on the running game and roster depth; Henderson rushed for 911 yards and scored 10 touchdowns across 17 games as a rookie in 2025.