Patriots RB TreVeyon Henderson Still Out With Ankle Injury

Henderson's ankle keeps him sidelined

TreVeyon Henderson still isn't on the practice field. The Patriots running back tweaked his ankle in an Aug. 24 session and hasn't returned to work since, leaving his availability an open question as the calendar turns.

What it means for your survivor pick

An extended absence for a key back is exactly the kind of quiet detail that separates a clean survivor pick from a risky one. If you're weighing New England this week, a hobbled or missing Henderson thins the backfield and adds uncertainty to an offense you'd rather see at full strength before you commit an entry. Until the Patriots signal he's back to practicing, treat this as a reason to check your matchup carefully rather than assume New England is a lock — and keep a safer, healthier favorite in your back pocket. New to this? Brush up on how survivor pools work before you lock anything in, or start a free survivor pool to put the strategy to use.