TreVeyon Henderson Is Turning Heads - And Breaking Records - in Foxboro
FOXBORO - If you’ve been watching the Patriots lately, chances are you’ve seen No. 34 burst through a seam and leave defenders in the dust. That’s rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson, and he’s not just making an impact - he’s making history.
The second-round pick out of Ohio State came into the league with a reputation for game-breaking speed, and he’s lived up to every bit of that billing. On Sunday against the Bills, Henderson added two more 50+ yard touchdown runs to his growing highlight reel.
That brings him to four such scores on the season, tying the NFL rookie record held by Saquon Barkley and Hall of Famer Lenny Moore. That’s elite company - and Henderson’s just getting started.
This isn’t a one-off flash of brilliance. Back in Week 10, Henderson torched the Buccaneers with two long touchdown runs that left defenders grasping at air. These aren’t just big plays - they’re momentum-changers, the kind of explosive moments that can shift a game and energize a team fighting to stay in the playoff hunt.
Head coach Mike Vrabel gave some insight into what makes these runs happen. According to Vrabel, only about 30% of explosive plays can be chalked up to scheme.
The other 70%? That’s players making it happen - breaking tackles, executing blocks at the second and third level, and turning good plays into great ones.
“There’s a lot of things that go into X plays,” Vrabel said. “Certainly a credit to TreVeyon and everybody else that’s blocked for him… Drake [Maye] was the guy that ultimately helped him to score.”
That last part says a lot - when your quarterback is hustling downfield to throw a key block, it shows a team that’s bought in. And when you’ve got a back like Henderson who can take a broken play and turn it into six points, that belief only grows stronger.
Henderson himself says the game is starting to slow down for him. “More decisive” is how he described his approach this week - and it shows. The 23-year-old is no longer just reacting; he’s anticipating, hitting holes with purpose, and finishing runs with authority.
The numbers back it up. Through 15 weeks, Henderson has racked up 143 carries for 773 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground.
He’s added another 212 yards and a touchdown on 34 receptions. That kind of dual-threat production has him firmly in the driver’s seat for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year - and it’s hard to argue otherwise.
For a Patriots offense that’s been searching for consistency, Henderson has become a spark plug. His ability to flip the field in a single snap gives New England a weapon they haven’t had in recent years - a true home-run hitter out of the backfield.
With the Ravens up next and a playoff berth on the line, the Patriots will need more of that big-play magic. Henderson has shown he can deliver - now it’s a matter of whether the team can ride his momentum into January.
One thing’s for sure: TreVeyon Henderson isn’t just a promising rookie anymore. He’s a problem for defenses - and a rising star in Foxboro.