The Patriots are heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Packers in Foxborough with Drake Maye’s supporting cast looking thinner by the hour.
TreVeyon Henderson will not play, and his absence goes well beyond the original high ankle sprain that had already been keeping him out. Henderson said he dealt with “an unexpected and unusual medical emergency that had unexplained neurological symptoms.”
He expanded on that in a post on social media. “Recently, I experienced an unexpected and unusual medical emergency involving a series of unexplained neurological symptoms that required hospitalization for several days,” Henderson posted, via Chad Graff of The Athletic.
“During that time I underwent extensive medical testing and evaluation. While the results of my comprehensive medical testing have come back positive and reassuring, the cause of this remains unknown and unexplainable.”
Henderson also thanked the Patriots for their support and said his wife helped him through the ordeal.
Mike Vrabel said there is no timetable for Henderson’s return. The coach made it clear that Henderson’s care, comfort and recovery come first, and that the team is not putting a date on when he might be back on the field.
With Henderson out, New England will lean on Rhamondre Stevenson, Cory Kiner and Lan Larison in the backfield. Stevenson remains the centerpiece there.
He has 96 carries for 367 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 23 catches from Maye for 212 yards and another score. He also has 2 rushing plays of 20 yards or more.
Kiner has already carved out a role with 42 carries for 189 yards and 2 touchdowns, and he said Henderson’s situation hit the team hard. “It definitely is difficult when a brother like that goes down,” Kiner said, per Nicole Yang of the Boston Globe.
“It’s sad for the whole team when a guy like that goes down because he’s such a pivotal piece of this team. Definitely feeling for him right now, and I let him know that I’m here for him and whatever he needs.
That’s my brother.”
The receiver room is taking hits too. A.J.
Brown did not practice all week because of ankle and knee issues and will miss the game. Mack Hollins is dealing with a calf injury and is listed as questionable after being limited in three straight practices.
Doubs is on Injured Reserve with a shoulder injury and will miss his third straight game.
Brown and Doubs were expected to be the Patriots’ top two wideouts this season. Brown has 9 catches for 101 yards in 3 games, while Doubs has 14 receptions for 261 yards and 3 touchdowns in 6 games.
If Hollins can’t go, DeMario Douglas, Efton Chism and Kyle Williams should be the main wide receivers. Douglas leads the Patriots with 26 catches for 332 yards and 4 touchdowns. Chism has been a pleasant surprise at 15-151-1, and Williams has 7 catches for 190 yards and 2 touchdowns, with his 27.1 yards per reception standing out.
Hunter Henry is another key piece for Maye, especially in the red zone and on third down. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, then returned as a limited participant Friday with a foot injury.
He is questionable, and if he can’t play, the Patriots would turn to Eli Raridon. The rookie tight end is 6-6 and 247 pounds, was selected in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame, and has 13 catches for 173 yards and 2 touchdowns.
On defense, Kevin Byard was limited earlier in the week before practicing fully Friday, but he is still listed as questionable with a chest injury. Carlton Davis is also questionable with a neck injury.
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